Blended's Backyard Ultra (6.7k trail laps)

The start and finish of the route is to the northen edge of Godsfield Copse. The route conditions are variable under foot, including field sidings, woodland paths, and some sections of gravel track. Godsfield Copse is the highest point on the route, the overall elevation gain / loss for one lap is approx 120m.

Our route tracks through and around the rural landscape, including Bugmore Hill trig point. This is a varied and challenging trail.

Please do not access the route before the race, it is private land and accessing it without permission would jeopordize the event and our relationship with the landowners.

We have exclusive access for the Backyard Ultra only.

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A relaxed camp vibe throughout the weekend, with superb landscape and fantastic private trails. The start and finish have been carefully positioned to give the best event experience, being secluded and at one with nature. The trail loop is undulating, and challenging and packed with variety from single track woodland to open views including the trig point at Bugmore Hill. We are a community of trail runners, passionate to share the best private trails we can find. The weekend opens on Fri evening, welcome drink to settle at camp. The event starts on Sat and will continue through the weekend and possibly into Mon depending on when the last runner finishes! Your weekend pass includes camping from Fri to Mon and a host of other benefits. Check it out, more info on our website or please email [email protected] if you have a question.

• Superb trails on fully private land.
• Camping, facilities and evening campfire.
• Live satellite tracking throughout.
• Bespoke sustainable medal and DNF keepsake.
• Free event t-shirt.
• Free race photography.
• Medic support throughout
• Fuel station.
• Full support from the Blended Trails crew.

Event registration will open at 8.30am with races starting at 10.15am & 10.30am. There will be a race cut off time of 12.30 and a tail runner to reassure you we’ve got your back throughout.

Event marshalls will help you into the venue, at the venue and direct you on key places on the route.

The route will be marked with plenty of unique Blended Trails signs, you’ll defintely know the way!

Participants can also bring a support crew or the family for £10 per person, under 16's free. Our campsite can accommodate vans or tents but there will be no electrical hook-up.

Shoe re-cycling
We’ve teamed up with Jogon Recycle, which aim to keep a million pairs of shoes out of landfill.

So please bring your old running shoes, clean and laces tied together and drop them off at our recycle pallet at race HQ.

Cupless water stations
All our water stations are cupless; this reduces event waste and is more hygienic. Please bring your own bottles, cups and water packs. Water stations on the race routes will be self-serve, but our cheery marshals will assist if needed.

Sustainable medals
All our event medals are sustainable, unique, and guaranteed to look great in your collection. To minimise waste, they are crafted in a top-secret workshop by a small business just two weeks before race day.

Car sharing / travel
Connect with folk in our community social groups and organise a car share if you are able to. Parking at the event will have a £5 charge per vehicle.

You’ll be well catered for. Camp facilities include a well stocked table of goodies at the start and finish, we’ll keep this topped up throughout the event along with a plentiful supply of drinking water and squash. There will also be hot food available to purchase - soups, pizzas and other tasty treats. Our event HQ, 24/7 medical support and race timing will also be right next to the start.

After the buzz of the day, supporters and runners can relax in front of the campfire with chilled vibes and music as we head into the twilight hours.

Bring your vans and pop the tops, pitch your tents, put a brew on and kick back. You’ll love the views and sunset from this awesome spot

1) Course
. Loop or out and back
. Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length
. Metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers

2) Starting Corral
. Measured to fit entire starting field
. Corral stays the same size thru out the event
. Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell

3) Starts
. Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
. Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
4) Loops
. Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
. No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
. No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
. No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
. Slower runners must allow passes.

5) Timing
. Timing of the loops is optional
6) Winner/Results
. The winner is the last person to complete a loop
. All others are technically DNF
. Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

7) Cap
. Race must be open ended.