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Faccombe Backyard Ultra
Andover, Hampshire
Faccombe, Andover, England, United KingdomFri 8th July 2022
Starting at 18:00
1 race
£85.00
Organiser's Description
We are very excited to be an affiliated Backyard ultra event.
Run On Trails brings you Faccombe Backyard Ultra. A last person standing event with NO FINISH TIME JUST ONE FINISHER.
The event starts @1800hrs 8th July and goes on as long as you do.
Every hour, on the hour participants must start and complete a 4.1 mile loop. If you don’t start or are late or don’t finish a loop within the hour then your race is over. The quicker you complete a loop the longer you get to rest, but go out too quick and you WILL BURN YOURSELF OUT. Careful planning is the key. The winner MUST complete one solo lap.
We are super excited to bring you this event on a private estate in North Hampshire.
What's Included
Winner will receive bespoke medal and winners trophy and a £250 donation towards your travel costs should you be invited to the Big Backyard in Tennessee.
Medals will be awarded for key ultra distances 50 mile, 100 mile, 150 mile etc should you pull out at these distances.
Included in your ticket will be entry to the event, free parking for the entirety of the event and camping for you and 2 crew.
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Course Details
This backyard is one of the tougher challenging backyards.
With over 700 ft of elevation it will certainly test you to the fullest.
A winning result of 25 hours with over 17000 ft elevation.
Have you got what it takes?!?
timings
Car park and campsite opens at 1400hrs.
Registration opens at 1500hrs.
Race briefing 1700hrs.
The event starts @1800hrs 8th July 2022 and goes on as long as you do.
what it entails
Every hour, on the hour participants must start and complete a 4.12 mile loop. If you don’t start or are late or don’t finish a loop within the hour then your race is over. The quicker you complete a loop the longer you get to rest, but go out to quick and you WILL BURN YOURSELF OUT. Careful planning is the key. The winner MUST complete one solo lap.
This event is a self supporting event. Crew are welcome throughout the event.
Hot water will be available with tea and coffee to hand.
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