Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra

OCT

10

2026

This Backyard Ultra challenges runners to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. You can enter solo, as a pair sharing loops, or try an eight hour daytime version. The event includes chip timing, an aid station, and takes place at Turvey House.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Turvey, East of England

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Event Overview

Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra is a running event that uses the "Backyard Ultra" format. It is described as a unique ultramarathon that tests both physical and mental endurance, with a social aspect as runners start and rest together.

Event Format

The event challenges runners to complete a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop every hour, on the hour. Runners must start each new loop precisely at the start of the hour. The last runner remaining wins.

Participation Options

There are three participation options:

Backyard Ultra Solo: An individual entry for the full, uncapped event.
Backyard Ultra Pairs: A paired entry where two runners share the loops. Only one runner from the pair can be on the course at any time, and loops are alternated. If one runner cannot continue, both are out.
Backyard Ultra 8 MAX: A capped event limited to eight hours, using the same route and format but running during the day only.

Event Details

The event is chip-timed and provides a well-stocked aid station, first aid, porta-loos, and prizes. The race is for entrants aged 18 and over. The location is Turvey House in Turvey, Bedford.