Trail
Backyard Ultra Loop
6.7 km
Start: 01:00 AM
DNF x FCF West Midlands Backyard Ultra
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Trail in United Kingdom, Little Haywood
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About
The West Midlands Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra format event where runners complete 4.167-mile loops every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. It is a self-sufficient, off-road endurance test hosted at Far Coley Farm in Staffordshire.
Pacers
Pacemaker information is not applicable for this event: The West Midlands Backyard Ultra is a ‘last runner standing’ backyard ultra format; there are no pacers or support allowed on the course. Each runner starts every hour on the hour and must complete the 6.7 km loop within the hour to continue.
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Register on the official organiser website.
Sign up nowWhat's included in entry
- Course access and completion for the Backyard Ultra loop
- On-course water points
- Use of event toilets and lighting
- Post-race recovery in the tipi village
- Entry to the DNF x FCF West Midlands Backyard Ultra on 4 June 2027
FAQ
What is the Backyard Ultra format?
The Backyard Ultra is a fixed-distance, loop-based endurance event where runners complete a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop every hour on the hour. Each hour starts with a whistle; you must be in the start corral and complete the loop within the hour to continue. The last runner standing wins.
What is included in my entry?
Entry includes access to the course, on-course water points, use of the event facilities (toilets, lighting), and post-event recovery in the tipi village. Check the event page for the current what’s-included list.
Is there accommodation and camping?
Yes. Limited on-site accommodation is available and camping/bases are permitted. Book early as spaces are limited.
What are the rules around pacers and support?
No pacers or non-competitors are allowed on the course. All runners must be self-sufficient: navigate your own 6.7 km loop each hour and manage hydration, nutrition, and pacing independently.
What happens if I’m late to the start or miss an hour?
Late arrivals = disqualification. You must be in the start pen before the whistle; failing to complete a loop within the hour results in elimination.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
More than 60 days before event: cancel for a refund of 90% of the ticket price (10% processing fee). 60 days or less: no refunds, but you receive 100% credit toward a future DNF event (valid 24 months). 7 days or less: no refund or credit.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:53:08 PM
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