Run Four Miles
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On The Hour
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Every Hour
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Until One Remains
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Run Four Miles 〰️ On The Hour 〰️ Every Hour 〰️ Until One Remains 〰️
What Is a Backyard Ultra?
A Backyard Ultra is no ordinary race – it's a test of endurance created by Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell.We’ve brought this challenge to Brighton, London and Manchester here in the UK!How it works:
Run 4.167 miles (6.7km) on the hour, every hour.Each lap must be completed in under 60 minutes.Use any leftover time to rest and recover.Keep going until only one runner remains!
Everyone starts together at 12PM. Complete your lap before the next hour to stay in the race. Faster laps mean more rest, but also more fatigue.There’s no minimum distance and no set finish line. You stop when you can’t start the next lap. It’s a personal challenge, whether that’s 1 lap or running through the night!Most runners go farther than they ever have before.
Only one will finish.
Will it be you?EVENT INFORMATION
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
BRIGHTON BACKYARD ULTRA
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Entry ticket
Participant Medals
Winner Trophy & Medal
Limited rest marquee for those without a pitch
Pitch to setup a rest area
Hot + cold water
Drinks + snacks
Photography
Videography
Stanmer Park Nature Reserve
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RG
9th May, 2026
MANCHESTER BACKYARD ULTRA
Giants Seat Scout Camp
Off Ringley Road West, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1DY
13th June, 2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Entry ticket
Participant Medals
Winner Trophy & Medal
Limited rest marquee for those without a pitch
Pitch to setup a rest area
Parking for one car (Visitors: first come, first served)
Hot showers
Hot + cold water
Drinks + snacks
Photography
WIRRAL BACKYARD ULTRA
(NEW)
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Entry Ticket
Participant Medals
Winner Trophy & Medal
Limited rest marquee for those without a pitch
Pitch to setup a rest area
Limited parking (TBC)
Hot + cold water
Drinks + snacks
Photography
Videography
Wirral Country Park
Station Rd, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 0HN
25th July, 2026
LONDON BACKYARD ULTRA
Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre
Featherbed Ln, Croydon, London, CR0 9AA
29th Aug, 2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Entry Ticket
Participant Medals
Winner Trophy & Medal
Limited rest marquee for those without a pitch
Pitch to setup a rest area
Parking for one car (Visitors: first come, first served)
Hot showers
Hot + cold water
Drinks + snacks
Photography
All three courses are 4 miles & 880 feet in length. The metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers.
The courses are fully marked with loads of signs and marshals to guide you from loop one.
The Courses
Course Design
Join us in Brighton, Manchester, Wirral, and London for a safe, clearly marked run. All routes are marked with fluorescent “Caution Runners” signs to alert other park users and directional arrows to keep you on track.
Brighton & Manchester: An out-and-back course – run to the top of the park/trail, then follow the same route back.
Wirral: A looped course with changing direction – head 1 mile away from the start, reverse course and run 2 miles back past the start/finish line, then turn once more for the final mile to complete the loop.
London: A looped course – run two laps of the forest circuit, powering through each turn to complete your distance.
Directions & Facilities
Click below to access the full 2026 Event Directions & Facilities Guide.
Compulsory kit
The only equipment we require you to bring on the day is a head torch, chest torch, or waist torch. We also strongly recommend wearing some form of high-visibility clothing during the night loops to help keep you and other participants safe.
Take a Deeper Dive
Want a better look at the courses and the events in general?
Click below to see our official event coverage videos to discover the true Backyard Ultra experience!