Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1: Vigo
From Hellfire Events Ltd
- Date Fri 16th October 2026
- Time 21:00
- Location Vigo Rugby Club, Harvel Road, Meopham, Luddesdown, Kent, DA13 0UA
- Price £80.00 - £120.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable night of endurance and camaraderie at the Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1: Vigo, hosted by Hellfire Events Ltd on Friday, October 16, 2026. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Vigo Rugby Club in Vigo Village, Kent, this unique event kicks off at 9:00 PM, inviting runners to tackle a captivating 4.167-mile course through scenic woodland trails.
The Backyard Ultra format is both simple and challenging, as participants race against the clock, striving to complete one yard every hour. With no predetermined distance, the excitement builds as the last person standing earns the title of champion. Whether you're aiming for the full endurance test or want to try the 7-Hour Challenge, this event promises a thrilling experience filled with shared determination and support. Join the Hellfire Crew for a chance to be part of the action in a different way, or gather your friends and family to cheer you on as you embark on this incredible journey. Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime at the Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1!
The Backyard Ultra format is both simple and challenging, as participants race against the clock, striving to complete one yard every hour. With no predetermined distance, the excitement builds as the last person standing earns the title of champion. Whether you're aiming for the full endurance test or want to try the 7-Hour Challenge, this event promises a thrilling experience filled with shared determination and support. Join the Hellfire Crew for a chance to be part of the action in a different way, or gather your friends and family to cheer you on as you embark on this incredible journey. Don't miss out on the adventure of a lifetime at the Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1!
Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1: Vigo
Fri 16th October 2026
Organiser's Description
Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1: Vigo
Friday 16 October 2026
9:00 PM Start
Vigo Rugby Club, Vigo Village, Kent, DA13 0UA
You decide your story.
Earned, not given.
Course Record: 28 yards (Andy Imms, 2025)
About This Event
This is where Series 2 begins.
A night start.
Woodland trails.
A fresh scoreboard.
And the same question waiting when the bell comes round again.
The Kent Backyard Ultra Series is built for those who want more than a one-and-done race day. It is about going yard by yard, side by side, until the event asks something deeper than pace alone can answer.
At Vigo, that question starts at 9:00 PM.
You begin with nothing.
No distance banked.
No result waiting.
Just one yard.
And the chance to earn another.
The Format
The Backyard Ultra is simple on paper and relentless in practice.
You will:
- Run one 4.167 mile yard
- Start each yard on the hour
- Finish within the hour to continue
- Be back in the start area ready for the next bell
- Miss the bell and your race is over
There is only one finisher.
The Last Person Standing is the runner who can complete one more yard than anyone else.
Everyone else is recorded as DNF, regardless of how many yards they complete.
The Assist is the last runner to complete a yard before the winner.
Why Take Part
Because this format strips things back.
You run.
You recover.
You go again.
Between yards, you share the space.
The same nerves.
The same fatigue.
The same decision, every hour.
That is what makes the Backyard Ultra different.
It is competitive.
But it is also shared.
The Venue
Vigo Rugby Club provides the base camp for 2.1. of the series.
This is your event basecamp.
Where every yard starts.
Where every yard ends.
From here, the route heads out into the surrounding woodland.
A 9:00 PM start changes everything.
Headtorches on.
The noise drops.
The focus sharpens.
And the night starts to do its work.
More detailed event information, including, parking, crew guidance, and event-day logistics, will be shared closer to the event.
More informaion can be found here: 2.1. Event Information
Entry Options
Backyard Ultra Entry
This is the full event.
You will continue for as long as you can complete each yard within the hour.
There is no set finish.
No fixed distance.
You keep going until you can’t make it back in time.
7-Hour Challenge Entry
This is the same event, on the same course, at the same time.
Your entry is limited to 7 hours.
You start with everyone else.
You run the same yards.
You are part of the same event.
It is the perfect way to experience the format without committing to the full open-ended challenge.
Many runners start here, then come back for the full event.
Not Running? Join the Hellfire Crew
There is another way to take part.
Step into the event as part of the Hellfire Crew.
Support runners.
Be part of the team that keeps the event moving.
Experience the event from a completely different side.
Full details below.
What You Receive
Your entry includes:
- Entry into an official Backyard Ultra event
- Fully marked and managed course
- Professional chip timing
- Event hub support throughout
- On-site medical cover
- Finishers medal where applicable
- Buckle eligibility where applicable
- Inclusion in event results and series standings
Awards
At this event and across the series, awards include:
- Gold Buckle for the furthest male and female at each event
- Silver Buckle for the Assist
- Bronze Buckle for completing 24 yards (100 miles)
- Last Person Standing Medal for the event winner
Across the full Kent Backyard Ultra Series:
- Black Buckle for the overall series winner (male and female), based on cumulative performance
Team Award
New for Series 2.
A £200 prize will be awarded to the team, club, or charity that collectively runs the furthest across the series.
To take part, runners simply need to enter their team name on the booking form when signing up.
We will track the rest.
Join the Hellfire Crew
Not everyone takes part by running.
Some step into the event from the other side and help deliver it.
That is the Hellfire Crew.
If you are supporting a runner, please see the section below.
What You Get
- A place inside the Hellfire community
- Hot and cold drinks throughout your shift
- Snacks during the event
- A role that matters on event day
- A fully transferable race credit equivalent to £10 per hour
- First access to event entries, including sold out events
- The chance to build friendships and be part of something you will want to come back to
No experience needed.
Volunteers must be 18+.
Friday 16 October 2026
9:00 PM Start
Vigo Rugby Club, Vigo Village, Kent, DA13 0UA
You decide your story.
Earned, not given.
Course Record: 28 yards (Andy Imms, 2025)
About This Event
This is where Series 2 begins.
A night start.
Woodland trails.
A fresh scoreboard.
And the same question waiting when the bell comes round again.
The Kent Backyard Ultra Series is built for those who want more than a one-and-done race day. It is about going yard by yard, side by side, until the event asks something deeper than pace alone can answer.
At Vigo, that question starts at 9:00 PM.
You begin with nothing.
No distance banked.
No result waiting.
Just one yard.
And the chance to earn another.
The Format
The Backyard Ultra is simple on paper and relentless in practice.
You will:
- Run one 4.167 mile yard
- Start each yard on the hour
- Finish within the hour to continue
- Be back in the start area ready for the next bell
- Miss the bell and your race is over
There is only one finisher.
The Last Person Standing is the runner who can complete one more yard than anyone else.
Everyone else is recorded as DNF, regardless of how many yards they complete.
The Assist is the last runner to complete a yard before the winner.
Why Take Part
Because this format strips things back.
You run.
You recover.
You go again.
Between yards, you share the space.
The same nerves.
The same fatigue.
The same decision, every hour.
That is what makes the Backyard Ultra different.
It is competitive.
But it is also shared.
The Venue
Vigo Rugby Club provides the base camp for 2.1. of the series.
This is your event basecamp.
Where every yard starts.
Where every yard ends.
From here, the route heads out into the surrounding woodland.
A 9:00 PM start changes everything.
Headtorches on.
The noise drops.
The focus sharpens.
And the night starts to do its work.
More detailed event information, including, parking, crew guidance, and event-day logistics, will be shared closer to the event.
More informaion can be found here: 2.1. Event Information
Entry Options
Backyard Ultra Entry
This is the full event.
You will continue for as long as you can complete each yard within the hour.
There is no set finish.
No fixed distance.
You keep going until you can’t make it back in time.
7-Hour Challenge Entry
This is the same event, on the same course, at the same time.
Your entry is limited to 7 hours.
You start with everyone else.
You run the same yards.
You are part of the same event.
It is the perfect way to experience the format without committing to the full open-ended challenge.
Many runners start here, then come back for the full event.
Not Running? Join the Hellfire Crew
There is another way to take part.
Step into the event as part of the Hellfire Crew.
Support runners.
Be part of the team that keeps the event moving.
Experience the event from a completely different side.
Full details below.
What You Receive
Your entry includes:
- Entry into an official Backyard Ultra event
- Fully marked and managed course
- Professional chip timing
- Event hub support throughout
- On-site medical cover
- Finishers medal where applicable
- Buckle eligibility where applicable
- Inclusion in event results and series standings
Awards
At this event and across the series, awards include:
- Gold Buckle for the furthest male and female at each event
- Silver Buckle for the Assist
- Bronze Buckle for completing 24 yards (100 miles)
- Last Person Standing Medal for the event winner
Across the full Kent Backyard Ultra Series:
- Black Buckle for the overall series winner (male and female), based on cumulative performance
Team Award
New for Series 2.
A £200 prize will be awarded to the team, club, or charity that collectively runs the furthest across the series.
To take part, runners simply need to enter their team name on the booking form when signing up.
We will track the rest.
Join the Hellfire Crew
Not everyone takes part by running.
Some step into the event from the other side and help deliver it.
That is the Hellfire Crew.
If you are supporting a runner, please see the section below.
What You Get
- A place inside the Hellfire community
- Hot and cold drinks throughout your shift
- Snacks during the event
- A role that matters on event day
- A fully transferable race credit equivalent to £10 per hour
- First access to event entries, including sold out events
- The chance to build friendships and be part of something you will want to come back to
No experience needed.
Volunteers must be 18+.
Races
-
2.1 Vigo – 7 Hour Challenge
Fri 16th October 2026 (21:00)
£80.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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2.1 Vigo – Kent Backyard Ultra Series
Fri 16th October 2026 (21:00)
£120.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
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