Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2026
8th Nov 2025 – Sutherland – Golspie Backyard Ultra
All proceeds go to the charities Highland and Islands Blood Bikes and Assynt Mountain Rescue. Any donations on the day are split between Golspie Youth Action Project and Royal British Legion Scotland – Golspie branch.
Start 10am
Grass, tarmac and woodland path
Elevation gain: 259ft (79m)
Small tent or Gazebo
Entry £50
Max. 100 Runners
14th Nov 2025 – Kent Backyard Ultra, Vigo
Start Friday 9pm
Woodland trails, open paths and sections of the North Downs Way
Elevation gain: 341ft (104m)
Different night and day courses
No Camping/Gazebo
Shared indoor space for runner and support crew
Entry £115
Max. 120 Runners
https://hellfireevents.eventrac.co.uk/e/kent-backyard-ultra-vigo-13354
15th Nov 2025 – West Yorkshire – Gods Own Backyard Ultra – Fall
Start Saturday 8am
Day course – Mixture of canal towpath, farmland trail, woodland trail and tarmac paths.
Night course – Canal towpath.
Elevation gain: 300ft (91m) day course
Camping/Gazebo
Entry £75
Max. 100 Runners
10th Jan 2026 – Kent Backyard Ultra, Dover
Start Saturday 9am
Day – 50:50 mix of road and trail.
Night – Mostly private road with a short stretch of grass.
Elevation gain: Day 443ft (135m), Night 390ft (119m)
No Camping/Gazebo
Shared indoor space for runner and support crew
Entry £115
Max. 120 Runners
https://hellfireevents.eventrac.co.uk/e/kent-backyard-ultra-dover-13463
30th Jan 2026 – East Sussex – The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (winter)
Start Friday 6pm
A mix of single paths & farm access roads. Underfoot a mix of natural chalky flint and gravel tracks.
Elevation gain: 623ft (190m)
Same night and day course
No Camping/Gazebo
Shared indoor space for runner and one support crew
Entry £130
Max. 50 Runners
14th Feb 2026 – Powys – Trails and Tarmac Winter Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
50/50 Trail and Tarmac
Elevation gain: 285ft (87m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space
Shared indoor space for runner and support crew
Entry £100 + £5 parking
Max. 75 Runners
7th March 2026 – Kent Backyard Ultra, Sholden
Start Saturday 9am
Gravel track
Elevation gain: 26ft (8m)
Camping space included
Entry £115
Max. 120 Runners
https://hellfireevents.eventrac.co.uk/e/kent-backyard-ultra-sholden-13492
28th March 2026 – Nottinghamshire- Rasselbock Backyard Ultra, Sherwood Pines
Start Saturday 10am
Mix of forest trails, single paths and forest access roads. Natural woodland and gravel tracks.
Elevation gain: 213ft (65m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo permitted for runner and 1 to 2 support crew
Camping available nearby for further friends and family
Entry £115
Max. ?? Runners
httphttps://rasselbock.co.uk/event/rasselbock-backyard-ultra-sherwood-pines-2026/
28th March 2026 – Lincolnshire – Yellow Belly Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 8am
Undulating arable farmland and trails.
Elevation gain: 380ft (116m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo?
Entry £74
Max. 100 Runners
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/YellowBellyBackyardUltra
11th April 2026 – Northumberland- [Last Standing] Distance Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 11am
Farmland, scenic trails and ancient woodland.
Elevation gain: 200ft (61m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space included
Entry £92
Max. ?? runners
https://heartsoulracinglimited.eventrac.co.uk/e/lsd-back-yard-ultra-14451
25th April 2026 – Vale of Glamorgan- The Medieval Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 10am
Mixed trail path, mostly compact gravel. Comprising woodland, managed pathways and tarmac road.
Elevation gain: 171ft (52m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space included
Indoor shelter available for runners without support crew
Entry £95
No limit on number of runners
https://www.gertlushevents.co.uk/the-medieval-backyard-ultra
25th April 2026 – West Lothian – Beecraigs Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 10am
Forest trail
Elevation gain: 456ft (139m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space included
Indoor shelter available for runners without support crew
Entry £105
Max. 150 Runners
1st May 2026 – Dorset- Portland Pig Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mixed ground of trail, tarmac, grass and gravel.
Elevation gain: 323ft (98m)
Same night and day course
Camping space included, maximum 3 support crew.
Groups may pitch a gazebo.
Entry £108
Max. ?? Runners
https://bustinskintriathlonclub.clubtrac.co.uk/e/portland-pig-backyard-ultra-10522
2nd May 2026 – Gloucestershire – Bristol Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
Woodland paths, open parkland and gently rolling terrain.
Elevation gain: 393ft (120m)
Camping/Gazebo space
Entry £80
Max. 100 Runners
https://race-nation.co.uk/register/gravel-grit-events/bristol-backyard-ultra
9th May 2026 – East Sussex – Brighton Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mixed – grass, gravel, woodland.
Elevation gain: 580ft (177m)
Camping/Gazebo space
Rest marquee for those without a pitch.
Entry £109 + parking charges
Max. 150 Runners
23rd May 2026 – West Yorkshire – God’s Own Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 8am
Day course – Mixture of canal towpath, farmland & woodland trails, and tarmac paths.
Night course – Tarmac canal path.
Elevation gain (day): 300ft (91m)
Camping/Gazebo space
Entry £80
Max. 100 Runners
Removed until event organiser contact details available
30th May 2026 – Essex – Mackyard Ultra London (Backyard)
Start Saturday 10am
Loops on an undulating 2km tarmac cycling track.
Elevation gain: ?
Camping/Gazebo space ?
Indoor space available
Entry £80
Max. ? Runners
https://www.mackyardevents.com/events/p/event-004-mackyard-ultra-lwgk4-x6yws
6th June 2026 – Hampshire- Blended’s Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
Varied mixed terrain – field sidings, woodland paths and gravel track.
Elevation gain: 394ft (120m)
Same night and day course
Camping space included
Entry £105
Max. ?? Runners
6th June 2026 – Suffolk Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mostly gravel or grass footpaths.
Elevation gain: 93ft (28m)
Same night and day course
Camping space included
Entry £138 + £10 parking
Max. 250 Runners
https://www.challenge-running.com/e/suffolk-back-yard-ultra-11504
13th June 2026 – Gloucestershire, The Breakheart Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
Mixed trail comprising stone quarry and dense woodland.
Elevation gain: 560ft (171m)
Same night and day course
Camping space included
Indoor shelter available
Entry £85
No limit on number of runners
https://www.gertlushevents.co.uk/the-breakheart-backyard-ultra
13th June 2026 – Greater Manchester, Manchester Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mixed – grass, gravel, tarmac, woodland.
Elevation gain: 223ft (68m)
Same night and day course
Gazebo space included
Overnight camping extra
Rest marquee for those without a tent
Entry £117
Max. 150 runners
26th June 2026 – East Sussex – The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (summer)
Start Friday 6pm
A mix of single paths & farm access roads. Underfoot a mix of natural chalky flint and gravel tracks.
Elevation gain: 590ft (180m)
Same night and day course
No Camping/Gazebo
Shared indoor space for runner and one support crew
Entry £143
Max. 50 Runners
https://3wordruns.eventrac.co.uk/e/the-longbridge-100-backyard-ultra-10228
26th June 2026 – Kent Backyard Ultra, Bedgebury
Start Friday 9pm
Gravel forest trails
Elevation gain: 305ft (93m)
Space for Camping/Gazebo
Communal space for those without their own set up
Entry £115
Max. 130 Runners
https://hellfireevents.eventrac.co.uk/e/kent-backyard-ultra-bedgebury-13493
11th July 2026 – North Yorkshire – The Sting Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mixed terrain – featuring grass paths, woodland trails and old railway track.
Elevation gain: 302ft (92m)
Same night and day course
One or Two person tents for runners or support crew at the starting coral £12pn
Family camping available from £25pn
No Gazebos
Shared marquee space for runner and support crew
Entry £85
Max. ?? Runners
18th July 2026 – Perthshire – The Highlander Backyard Ultra, Scottish Championship
Start Saturday Noon
Terrain – ?
Elevation gain: 400ft (122m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space included
Entry £104
Max. 200 Runners
25th July 2026 – Merseyside – Wirrral Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Terrain – ???
Elevation gain: 39ft (12m)
Same night and day course
Space for Camping/Gazebo
Rest space in marquee for those without a tent
Entry £116
Max. ??? Runners
https://www.race-space.com/gb/backyard-ultra-uk/waiting-list-wirral-backyard-ultra-2026
29th August 2026 – Devon – Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra
All proceeds go to the charity Bowel Cancer West
Start Saturday 9am
Mixed terrain – grass paths, woodland trails and gravel track.
Elevation gain: 459ft (140m)
Same night and day course
Space for Camping/Gazebo
Entry £95
Max. 200 Runners
29th August 2026 – Essex – Gosfield Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
Terrain – grass.
Elevation gain: 95ft (29m)
Same night and day course
Space for Camping/Gazebo
Indoor space
Entry £90
Max. 100 Runners
29th August 2026 – Greater London – London Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Terrain – 90% woodland trail, 10% tarmac/stone track.
Elevation gain: 380ft (116m)
Same night and day course
Space for Camping/Gazebo
Rest marquee for those without a tent
Entry £128.50 + parking charge
Max. 150 Runners
29th August 2026 – Moray – Kinloss Backyard Ultra
All proceeds go to SSAFA (the Armed Forces charity) & Army Benevolent Fund (Soldiers charity)
Start Saturday 9am
Day terrain – 80% off-road, predominantly rough grass, gravel trail, some tarmac and sand.
Night terrain – 100% road & runway, tarmac and concrete.
Elevation gain: less than 66ft (20m) for both courses
Sheltered areas with benches and tables
One car and one crew per entrant.
Entry £60 + £5 charity parking
Max. 100 Runners
5th September 2026 – Derbyshire – Rasselbock Backyard Ultra, Hardwick Hall
Start Saturday 10am
Mix of natural woodland, farmland tracks and a small amount of tarmac.
Elevation gain: preliminary 226ft (69m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo permitted for runner and 1 to 2 support crew
Camping available nearby for further friends and family
Entry £115
Max. ?? Runners
https://rasselbock.co.uk/event/rasselbock-backyard-ultra-hardwick-hall-2026/
12th September 2026 – Suffolk Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday Noon
Mostly gravel or grass footpaths.
Elevation gain: 93ft (28m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space
Entry £106 + £10 parking
Max. 250 Runners
https://www.challenge-running.com/e/thetford-back-yard-ultra-festival-11505
18th Sep 2026 – Essex – Summit Mentality X Getahead Backyard Ultra
Start Friday 10am
Elevation gain: ?
100% Trail – expect mud and uneven ground
Same night and day course
No Camping
Three Gazebos set-up for runners
Clubhouse available
Maximum 2 crew per runner
Entry £90
Max. 100 Runners
19th Sep 2026 – Powys – Trails and Tarmac Summer Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
50/50 Trail and Tarmac
Elevation gain: 285ft (87m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space
Entry £100 + £5 parking
Max. 75 Runners
19th Sep 2026 – County Durham – The Turbine Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 10am
Mixture of farmland, single-track trail and dirt tracks
Elevation gain: 400ft (122m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space
Entry £106
Max. 300 Runners
https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/the-turbine-backyard-ultra
26th September 2026 – Hertfordshire – The Endless Garden, A Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 10am
A mix of terrain – short stretch of road, smooth paths along a former railway line and footpaths.
Elevation gain: 200ft (61m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo permitted
Entry £80
Max. 100 Runners
2nd October 2026 – Isle of Man Backyard Ultra
Though not in the UK, I’ve chosen to list this event here.
Start Friday time tbd
Trail loop on a majority of fire tracks and some trail terrain through forest paths.
Elevation gain: tbd
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo permitted
Entry £105
Max. 200 Runners
3rd October 2026 – Cornwall’s Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 10am
Cornish country lanes and trail.
Elevation gain: 302ft (92m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo permitted
Entry £95
Max. 150 Runners
3rd Oct 2026 – Greater London – The Putney Loop Backyard Ultra
Raising money for Glass Door Homeless Charity
Start Saturday 11am
Track and pavement
Elevation gain: 27ft (8m)
Different night and day courses
Camping/Gazebo space
email: theputneyloop@gmail.com to register your interest in the event with Oct’ 26 in the subject line. Applicants will be offered a place on a first come first served basis.
Max. 80 Runners
10th Oct 2026 – Bedfordshire – Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra
Start Saturday 9am
Terrain?
Elevation gain: 82ft (25m)
Same night and day course
Camping/Gazebo space?
Entry £128
Max. ?? Runners
7th Nov 2026 – Sutherland – Golspie Backyard Ultra
All proceeds go to the charities Highland and Islands Blood Bikes and Assynt Mountain Rescue.
Start Saturday 10am
Grass, tarmac and woodland path
Elevation gain: 259ft (79m)
Small tent or Gazebo
Entry £60
Max. 100 Runners
There are several more events that I am aware of, but I will only list them once sufficient information becomes available.
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