Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra
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Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra
The event takes place 29 to 30 August 2026 in the Devon and Cornwall area (approximate coordinates: 50.402247, -4.039975). The format requires runners to complete 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour. Each circuit must be finished in less than 60 minutes; any remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next circuit. Participants continue hourly circuits until only one runner remains; that runner is declared the winner.
Entries and facilities
Entries open on 15 October 2025 and close on 27 August 2026. The minimum age for entry is 18. Entry fees are £75, rising to £95 from 1 February 2026. Camping is included with entry and is available from Friday 29 August until Sunday 31 August or until the event finishes. The event provides an accessible toilet and sanitary bins that are stoma friendly. A complimentary hair plaiting service is offered, with donations to the charity welcomed. All money raised from entries is used to support people living with bowel cancer and to fund research and training. Organizer: Bowel Cancer West. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.