Left Handed Giant 12-Hour Backyard Ultra
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About the race
The Left Handed Giant Backyard Ultra is a timed loop event held at Left Handed Giant St Philips Brewery in Bristol. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: runners complete a single loop of about four miles every hour and repeat this for up to six loops, which totals roughly 24 miles (39 km) if all six loops are completed. The first person to return after the sixth loop is declared the winner.
The route uses the organiser’s usual short Thursday night course in reverse and departs from the taproom. Road shoes are recommended. Runners must start each loop on the hour and finish each loop within the hour; failure to do either ends that runner’s race. Pacers who are not entered in the event are not allowed.
Facilities and provisions include one Left Handed Giant beer (alcohol free option available), a goody bundle for finishers, a water station stocked with Precision Fuel and Hydration, Jimmy’s iced coffee on site, and a small snack station; participants are asked to bring their own race nutrition. Friends and family may spectate and attend the after-party at the venue but must consume food and drink purchased at the taproom.
Mandatory kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, a head or hand torch, suitable shoes and clothing for variable weather, post-event clothing, event nutrition, a water bottle, and a hot cup for warm drinks. The event is for adults aged 18 and over. Refunds are permitted up to seven days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
