The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra's
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The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra
The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a last person standing event held near Alfriston with separate Winter and Summer editions. Competitors run repeated laps on a fixed loop that is at least 4.2 miles (6.78 km). Each lap must be completed within the hour to count; a runner not inside the starting corral when the lap begins receives a DNF. The race ends only when one runner is able to start one more lap than all others; if no runner can do so there is no winner.
The event enforces individual self-sufficiency while on the course: no personal aid or non-competitors are allowed on the loop, assistance is permitted only between finishing one lap and entering the starting corral for the next lap, and artificial aids such as trekking poles are prohibited. All runners must wear a running watch to record laps and cumulative distance.
A token system at the second turnaround point requires each runner to collect and return a token on every lap; failure to return a token leads to disqualification. Lap timing is recorded via a timing app and also logged manually.
Event services include a covered barn area for runners and support crews, a small aid station with hot and cold water, fruit and snacks, a daytime cafe adjacent to the corral, first aid cover, toilets and separate changing facilities for female runners. Entry limits and refund rules apply; listed entry fees range from £130 to £140. The organiser publishes a range of sustainability measures including reusable bibs, refill water stations, electric shuttle transfers, local sourcing and waste composting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
