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An Unlikely Backyard Ultra Story
One runner. Four Backyard Ultras. Four months.
Follow Sean Warrington's journey through all four Backyard Ultra UK events in 2026 in a story that's about far more than running.
It's about resilience, self-belief, and discovering what's possible when you refuse to let your past define your future.
Wirral Backyard Ultra Sold Out in One Weekend
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Wirral Backyard Ultra Sold Out in One Weekend *
We’re absolutely blown away to share that our brand new event, Wirral Backyard Ultra 2026, sold out in a single weekend! We only announced this event just three weeks ago, so this is a huge milestone for us and an incredible statement of how our Backyard community continues to grow.
Thank you to everyone who signed up, supported, shared, and believed in what we’re building. The enthusiasm and trust you’ve shown, especially for a brand new event, means everything to us and drives every decision we make!
We’re thrilled with how quickly our other events have filled up too, so a massive thank you for the continued support, we can’t wait to keep delivering the events you love and welcome even more runners into the Backyard experience.
Wirral Backyard Ultra 2026 Sold Out in one weekend
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The Backyard Ultra was created by Gary Cantrell, better known by his nickname Lazarus Lake or simply Laz. He’s the same mastermind behind the infamous Barkley Marathons.
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No, it’s not based on Laz’s backyard size! The distance is precisely calculated so that if a runner completes 24 loops in 24 hours, they’ll have run exactly 100 miles.
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Some do, others don’t – and some try but can’t! Sleep strategy varies from runner to runner. For detailed advice, see our Backyard Ultra Sleep Strategy Guide.