Backyard 101

Bakgarður 101 is the sister competition of Bakgarður Náttúruhlaupi, which takes place in Heidmörk in September every year. The competition will take place in Öskjuhlíð, from Mjolnir.

10th of May 2025
Race is full
Price: 14.900 ISK
Distance: 6,7km
Timing: Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 09:00
The running route: 6.7km loop in Öskjuhlíð and on footpaths along Öskjuhlíð and Nauthólsvík.
Time limit: No time limit except to complete each 6.7km lap within an hour.
Prizes: Completion/DNF recognition for all participants.

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Iceland Backyard Ultra 101

The competition will be held for the fourth time on 10th of May, 2025. The competition starts at Mjölnisheimilð in Öskjuhlíð and the route goes through a pleasant paths of Öskjuhlíð and good footpaths along it and Nauthólsvík (about 60% gravel and natural paths and 40% asphalt).

How does Backyard work?

The competition will be in the traditional format of the backyard and depends on a certain installation and rules (http://backyardultra.com/rules/ ). The race is over 6.7km ring per hour. The one who runs most circles is the only one who finishes the race and stands as a winner. To finish the race, they must finish the last lap one alone. Each ring always starts with the whole time and it is important that competitors are in the channel and running when the bell rings over time. Runners who are not in the channel in the whole time when the ring is started are judged from the competition. After each circle, the time left of the hour can be used to rest and prepare for the next lap. The total distance runner that finishes 24 laps (24 hours) is 100 miles (160.8km).

The route from Öskjuhlíð

You can see the route below (by clicking on the "Download GPS File" button. By clicking on the plane in the picture to the side, you can better understand the terrain, ascents and descents along the way.

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Silver tickets and world championships

Backyard 101 in 2026 will a silver race and the winner gets a silver ticket to the Icelandic national team that will compete in the national team competition in October 2026. However, the competition is an opportunity for everyone to reach as far as possible and can make it to the Icelandic national team in backyard races if they run far enough.

Competitors who complete at least 15 laps can apply to become members of the 100km Runners Association in Iceland (www .100km.is)

Included in registration

Race number and timing

Aid station with plenty of food and drinks as long as someone is still in the race.

Hot meals every 4 hours while you are still in the race.

Participation recognition

There will be a good drinking station and facilities for runners in the Mjölnisheimili. Emphasis will be placed on a fun and lively setting throughout the day. The staff and volunteers of Náttúrhlaup will be available to participants during the rest period.

Payment terms

The price for the race is ISK 13,900 and is paid upon registration.

The race does not refund the registration fee. Name changes until two weeks into the competition.

Rules

The age limit for the race is 18 years.

See general rules for backyard races: http://backyardultra.com/rules/.

Competitors will be sent detailed information about arrangements and rules by e-mail.

Q&A

Street running shoes are sufficient in many cases, but we recommend that people invest in trail shoes or off-road shoes. Off-road running shoes are designed to provide good protection for the feet and grip better on e.g. wet stones, mud or loose gravel. In such cases, they are essential safety equipment.

Backyard 101

10th of May 2025
Race is full
Timing: Race starts 09:00am
The running route: 6.7km loop in Öskjuhlíð and on footpaths along Öskjuhlíð and Nauthólsvík.
Time limit: No time limit except to complete each 6.7km lap within an hour.
Price: ISK 14,900
Distance: 6,7km
Prizes: Completion/DNF recognition for all participants.
Contact us: [email protected]

Registration

Náttúruhlaup eru rekin af Arctic Running. Við leggjum áherslu á að njóta þess að hlaupa í fallegri náttúru. Kennitala: 570112-0310. VSK númer 122691.

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