Cornwall's Backyard Ultra

OCT

3

2026

Join Cornwall's Backyard Ultra near St Eval for a test of endurance where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Camping is available and the course features country lanes and a stretch of coastal path.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Saint Eval, South West (England)

Website

One Lap One Lap One Lap

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Cornwall's Backyard Ultra : 3 October 2026

Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra is scheduled for 3 October 2026 near St. Eval, Cornwall, with the Race HQ in a private field close to St Eval Go Karts, between Bedruthan Steps and St. Eval. Entry is open from 19 December 2025 until 19 September 2026, the entry fee is £95, and the event has an age minimum of 18. At the time of listing there were 63 entries. Camping on site is available for runners from Friday evening until the final lap is completed.

Format and course

The event follows the backyard ultra format: participants repeat the same loop on an hourly cycle until one runner completes a lap that no other runner can match. The loop length is 4.167 miles (approximately 6.7056 km). The course runs mostly on Cornish country lanes with a section along the Coast Path at Bedruthan Steps and is described as undulating rather than steep. Official backyard-ultra rules apply, including that each lap must be completed within the hour to count, the last person to complete a loop is the winner, and all others are recorded as DNF. The rules note restrictions such as no artificial aids (including trekking poles), no personal aid during a loop, and eliminated runners may not remain on course.

Practical information

Organizers provide water, snacks, a timing tracker, onsite parking, and non-electric camping. Essential kit requirements include a minimum 2 litres of water, nutrition, a mobile phone, a waterproof jacket or warm clothing, high-visibility clothing for low light, and a head torch with a rear light for running into darkness or poor visibility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.