Trails & Tarmac Winter Back Yard Ultra

Trails & Tarmac Back Yard Ultra - Winter Edition

Are you ready to find your limit when the days are short and the air is crisp? The Trails & Tarmac Winter Back Yard Ultra is a test of endurance, strategy and pure grit, set in the stunning and formidable Black Mountains.

This isn't just another backyard ultra. The name says it all. The course is a unique 50/50 mix of trail and tarmac, offering a fast and runnable loop. Set just outside Crickhowell, the 4.167 mile (6.7km) 'yard' is relatively flat, save for one gradual climb and a short, sharp section. This is a course built for rhythm and speed, letting you bank precious minutes for rest.

The question is, how will you manage it when the cold sets in and the night draws close?

Backyard Ultra Rules

This event follows the classic, unforgiving backyard ultra format:

• The Loop: A 4.167 mile course to be completed in under 60 minutes.
• The Bell: Every hour, on the hour, the bell rings, and you go again. You must be in the starting corral, or you're out.
• The End: The race continues until there is only one runner left standing.

This is a battle of attrition. The faster you run, the more rest you get. The slower you go, the less time you have to recover, eat, and prepare for the next lap.

The team at Limitless Trails will make sure you're well looked after, with an aid station providing food and water, plus hot food after the fifth yard to help you battle the cold. With showers, toilets and camping facilities also available, you can focus on one thing: answering that bell one more time.

Ready to find out what you're made of? Head over to the official Limitless Trails website for full info and registration details.