London Backyard Ultra Marathon

London Backyard Ultra

The London Backyard Ultra offers a distinct endurance challenge, set within the Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre, Croydon, London. Following the classic "Backyard Ultra" format, runners are required to complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop every hour, on the hour until there is only one person left standing!

Course

The course is a mixture of woodland and flat field land. The repetitive nature of the loop allows runners to develop familiarity with the course layout, aiding in strategic pacing and hourly management.

While an extensive mandatory kit list is not common for backyard ultras due to the looped format, runners should ensure they bring appropriate clothing for varied weather conditions (including potential overnight temperature drops), suitable trail running footwear and a reliable headtorch with spare batteries for night laps.

The London Backyard Ultra is suited for endurance runners who excel at consistent pacing, strategic hourly management, and possess strong mental fortitude for sustained effort and repetition.

For full details regarding registration and updated event info, please visit the officially race website.