Burgh Backyard
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Burgh Backyard: event overview
The Burgh Backyard is a Backyard Ultra event at Dalkeith Country Park, Palace Lawn, EH22 2NA, on 20 March 2027. The race uses repeated measured loops: each loop is 6.7056 km / 4.167 mile and must be completed within one hour. Every loop starts exactly on the hour and runners who are not inside the starting corral when the bell goes are out of the race. Warnings are given at three, two and one minute before each start.
The event village sits beside the start and finish corral. It provides drinking water, hot water, basic food, food and drink trucks, toilets, staffed Race HQ, professional medical support, timing and live results, and waste and recycling points. There will be no aid station on the course; support is provided only from the event village.
Runners may bring one tent or gazebo up to 3m x 3m and a maximum of three support crew who must share that space. Crew may assist only within the event village and may not accompany or assist runners on the course. Required kit includes a working headtorch and a backup light, a fully charged mobile phone, suitable footwear and clothing, and a reusable cup or bottle. Reflective or hi-vis clothing is recommended for night yards.
All runners receive an event medal. Every completed yard and total distance are recorded. The official Last One Standing must complete one final solo yard. Refunds, transfers and cancellations follow the event terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
