PWR Endure Backyard Ultra Marathon

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From PWR Endure

  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026 - Sun 24th May 2026
  • Location Bristol, Avon
  • Price £52.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the PWR Endure Backyard Ultra Marathon, taking place from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the stunning historical grounds of Tockington Manor in Bristol, Avon. This event is set to be the biggest ultra marathon in the Southwest, featuring a challenging 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour on the hour. With a total duration of 30 hours, runners will have the opportunity to cover an incredible distance of up to 125 miles (201 km), with the last person standing crowned the ultimate champion.

The PWR Endure team has organized an exciting atmosphere with music, entertainment, and a supportive community of spectators, volunteers, and medical staff throughout the event. Runners will need to bring their own tents and supplies, ensuring a camping vibe that fosters camaraderie and competition. Whether you’re a novice or an elite athlete, there's a distance milestone for everyone, from half marathons to 200k ultras. Plus, as a proud supporter of Muscular Dystrophy UK, a portion of the proceeds will go to this worthy cause. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event that promises to challenge your limits and inspire

PWR Endure Backyard Ultra Marathon

Sat 23rd May 2026 - Sun 24th May 2026

Aerial view of a large historic stone building with red roofs, surrounded by trees, gardens, and open green fields under a partly cloudy sky. A pond and a road are visible in the foreground. A large country house surrounded by green lawns, trees, and sports fields sits in a rural landscape with fields, scattered houses, and wooded hills under a partly cloudy sky. A man in athletic wear walks down a rural road, his back to the camera. He wears a "WARRIORS" t-shirt and appears to be flexing his right arm. Trees, bushes, and utility poles line the road. The image is in black and white. A table with water bottles, energy bars, and race bibs arranged in rows. Behind the table is a white banner with the text "PWR Endure" in bold black lettering.

Organiser's Description

THE BIGGEST ULTRA MARATHON IN THE SOUTHWEST.

PWR Endure are hosting a Backyard Ultra Marathon at Historical grounds of Tockington Manor in South Gloucestershire.

The Ultra consists of a 4.167 mile loop which must be completed every hour, on the hour. If you fail to complete the loop within the hour, you DNF.

This Backyard Ultra has a slight twist...
The total duration in time and distance for the event will be 30 hours (30 loops) which will cover a total distance of 125mi/201km with the Last person standing victorious.
Any remaining runners after the 30 loop deadline will compete in a 'Shot Gun Finish' to conclude the event.
This will consist of the remaining athletes lining up one last time, racing to complete the final loop first to be crowned victorious with a prize pool for the top 3 participants.

What you need to bring...

Runners will need to provide their own tent, gazebo, marquee or shelter for the event as well as seating facilities and other amenities. There is a large base camp near the start/finish line with welfare/toilet facilities. Bigger contingents/groups from Run Clubs/Gyms etc will be allowed to bring larger Marquees/shelters to house their athletes for the duration of their event.

Runners are expected to bring their own supplements, food supplies and liquids for the event (Water stations will be provided).

Runners will cooperate with the 'Leave No Trace' policy for waste, rubbish and litter to ensure we are Environmentally friendly.

Runners are advised to car share with friends/contingents if possible to reduce our Carbon Footprint for the event and better manage car parking.

All runners/participants will receive a Race Day Pack including bibs, pins, number and merch.

Event Schedule:
- Saturday 23rd May 2026
08:00 - Gates open for runners/spectators to arrive.
08:15 - Registration opens for participants.
09:00 - Music/Entertainment/Production starts.
09:30 - Race/Rule/Etiquette/H&S briefing.
09:45 - Final call.
10:00 - RACE STARTS
- Sunday 24th May
18:00 - RACE FINISH

There will be music, entertainment, spectators, volunteers, media teams, medical and support staff for the duration of the event.

This event is an amazing opportunity for runners to hit distance milestones in a unique format of racing. Whether than be a Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k Ultra, 50mile Ultra, 100k Ultra, 100mile Ultra or 200k Ultra. There really is something for everyone from novices to elites.

Our Charity Partner for this event is Muscular Dystrophy UK with a percentage of all proceeds going to the Charity.

Races

  • PWR Endure Backyard Ultra Marathon

    £52.00

    CLOSED

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BS32 4NY Washingpool Hill Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

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