12:00
Age 18 & over
£90-£102
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Backyard Ultra right here on the Isle of Portland.
The backyard is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the race director of Barkley Marathons. Backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour.
When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s race. This race continues until there is only one left standing – it could be 10 hours or 100……
Have you got what it takes to run one more loop?
We know, we get that this isn’t everyone cup of tea, we really do get that, however, if it is, then where else would you get to run past 2 prisons, 1 set of Olympic Rings, A cricket club, 2 stone quarries with carvings to behold, 1 Olympic sailing venue and Beach views to die for, a wallaby farm, alpacas and some Portland Sheep and some high angle batteries from the 1892? Don’t think we’ve missed anything!
This course has it all - grass, gravel, track, tarmac, pavement - you name it, you run on it.
If a marathon distance is your thing then 7 loops and you’re done, chill out, drink wine, annoy the others.
100 miles? 24 loops, drop out, sleep, eat and support the others with words like ‘seemed a good idea at Christmas’, ‘Not long now’, ‘it's just running - how hard can it be?’ - or be creative and use your own.
200 miles? 48 loops, or ‘Yards’ as the experts call them - they say you can’t do it, why not prove them all wrong!?
Going till there’s only you? Well, that takes some mental agility and a body of steel.
Grove Road
Grove Road
Grove
Portland
Dorset
DT5
UK
Price includes camping on site with 2 crew. All camping pitches are non hook up pitches.
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Run past 2 prisons, 1 set of Olympic Rings, A cricket club, 2 stone quarries with carvings to behold, 1 Olympic sailing venue and Beach views to die for, a wallaby farm, alpacas and some Portland Sheep and some high angle batteries from 1892.
There will behot and cold water onsite, all runners must bring all food needed and be self sufficient for the duration of the event.
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£100.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£102.00
Entry fee
£90.00
I cannot fault any part of the event organisation. The format of the BackYard might not be for everyone but if you fancy a go then this one is fantastic. The scenery was incredible and the people involved could not have done more to make everyone welcome! Thanks again to all involved. Jack Garwood
Brilliant event - get signed up! A fantastic location and a fantastic format. If you’re considering a back yard ultra, this is the one for you. Great organisation and a supportive atmosphere! See you next year. Robert Turner
Have entered the Portland Pig in all 3 years. The backyard ultra format is brutal but Bustinskins know how to put on a show and it was a cracking weekend again. Will be back next year for more of the same. An incredible event. Andy Mutter
Absolutely loved it. The route was incredibly scenic, the staff were so friendly. Highly recommended to anyone. I'll be back next year. Anon
A must-do for all runners. Absolutely incredible event. Organisers, marshals and all competitors were top class. Cannot wait for next year. Aaron Trim
Absolutely fantastic event, my first with BustinSkins. And from arriving to saying goodbye, it was an absolute delight! Superb run route, amazing scenery, support second to none. I’ll definitely see you in 2025! Paul Davis
Superb organization, atmosphere and course - everything you could want in a Backyard Ultra. Anon
The best way to get miles done. Excellent venue and route. Pretty flat which allows us to do more. Great support from the event crew and other runners and their support. I will be back again. Lee Pullen
Absolutely fantastic event and fantastic team. Mark Brown
Reviews thanks to Eventrac