Last Crapaud Crawling Backyard Ultra

The Last Crapaud Crawling Backyard Ultra in Jersey 

Brought to you by Run Jersey Events, the Last Crapaud Crawling Backyard Ultra is bringing the infamous "Last One Standing" endurance format to the rugged and beautiful northwest coast of Jersey. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Les Landes Race Course, this off-road challenge is an absolute must for endurance athletes looking for a unique island adventure.

In a nod to the historic, friendly rivalry between the Channel Islands, where Guernsey residents are traditionally known as "Donkeys" and Jersey locals as "Crapauds" (toads), this race asks one simple question: who will be the final runner left moving? Whether you want to test your limits in the full, limitless backyard format or hit a specific distance milestone in the timed categories, this event offers a brilliant, highly social atmosphere in a stunning Jersey National Park setting.

The Backyard Ultra Format

If you are new to the Backyard Ultra concept, the rules are wonderfully simple but physically and mentally relentless. It is an event that tests your pacing, nutrition strategy, and pure stubbornness.

• The Yard: Participants run a set off-road looped course measuring exactly 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometres).
• The Clock: You have exactly 60 minutes to complete the loop and be back in the starting corral.
• The Bell: Every hour, exactly on the hour, the starting bell rings. If you are not standing in the starting pen ready to run when it chimes, you are eliminated (DNF).
• The Tactics: Speed is not the goal. The faster you finish a loop, the more time you have to rest and eat, but the more energy you burn. The slower you run, the less time you have to recover before the next bell.
• The Options: Run Jersey Events offers flexibility. You can enter The Full Crawl (no time limit, runs until one person remains) or enter the Backyard 24, 12, or 6 categories. These timed options allow you to bow out at specific hour marks, effectively earning you a 100 mile, 50 mile, or 25 mile finish if you survive the hours.

A Backyard Ultra is the ultimate equaliser in trail running, and Run Jersey Events is renowned for putting on fantastic, community-focused races. You should run this event because it completely removes the pressure of navigating long, point-to-point routes. Elite athletes looking to secure a spot on a national team share the exact same start line every hour with local runners aiming for their first trail marathon. For more details, including full registration info, please visit the official race website.