LSD Back Yard Ultra
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Event format and prizes
LSD Back Yard Ultra is scheduled for 11 April 2026 at West Benridge Farm, Morpeth (Northumberland). The event is organised by Heart & Soul Racing Limited and is part of the Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship Association. Competitors run a loop of 4.167 miles (6.7 km) - officially 4 miles 880 feet / 6.7056 km - every hour, on the hour, until only one runner completes an extra solo loop. The last runner to complete a solo loop is declared the winner; all other competitors are recorded as DNF. The race uses manual timing and follows the official Backyard Ultra rules, including corral procedures, hourly starts, permitted rest areas at the main HQ only, and prohibitions on artificial aids.
Course, facilities and entries
The route runs over farmland, scenic trails, and ancient woodland and is described as flat and fast with around 200 ft of ascent and descent per loop. The course is fully marked and returns each hour to a main HQ field with food vendors, first aid, parking, and athlete camping. Athlete camping includes space for one 3x3 m gazebo or tent per runner; overflow camping for supporters is charged at £20 per tent. Other on-site facilities include toilets, a live stream, and free professional photography. Entry prices listed range from £20 to £85, and entries close two weeks before the event date. Discount tiers are available for proven Backyard Ultra results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
