Iceland Backyard Ultra Heiðmörk
Everyone can take part in the Bakgarðshlaup. You only need to trust yourself to go 6.7 km in one hour. How often you do that depends on you!
Bakgarður Heiðmörk
Iceland Backyard Ultra
Will be held for the fourth time on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The race will be a traditional backyard run and will follow a specific set-up and rules (https://backyardultra.com/rules/). The race will be a 6.7km loop every hour. The one who runs the most laps is the only one who finishes the race and emerges as the winner. To complete the race, the person must complete the last lap alone. All laps will be started at full time and it is important to get on the grid in time for each lap.https://backyardultra.com/rules/). Hlaupin verður 6,7km hringur á hverjum klukkutíma. Sá sem hleypur flesta hringi er sá eini sem klárar hlaupið og stendur uppi sem sigurvegari. Til að klára hlaupið verður viðkomandi að klára síðasta hringinn einn. Allir hringir verða ræstir á heila tímanum og er mikilvægt að koma sér á ráslínu tímanlega fyrir hvern hring.
This race is not about speed. The emphasis is on enjoying the nature and the company. There will be a unique atmosphere after each loop. The last person to leave the party wins 😀
Backyards are a special kind of ultra runs where participants need to finish running 6706 meters (4,167 miles) within the hour. Each loop starts at the hour and after the runners finish a loop they can use the remaining time to rest and prepare for the next loop. The winner is the last person to complete a loop. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner. The total distance for a runner that finishes 24 loops (24 hours) is 100 miles (160.9 km).
Terms of payment
Full price: 12,900 kr. Paid upon registration.
Náttúruhlaup does not refund the registration fee. Name changes are allowed until September 5.
Rules
The age limit for the race is 18 years (16-17 years with a guardian).
See more general rules in backyard races: http://backyardultra.com/rules/. http://backyardultra.com/rules/.
Competitors will receive detailed information about the arrangements and rules by e-mail.
Arrangements and rules can be based on the current Covid-19 meeting restrictions on race day.
Included
- - Running bib and time registration - Aid station with plenty of food as long as someone is still in the race - Participant medal Rewards for all who finish 4 loops or more.
- Refreshments at the drinking station all the time.
- Hot meals every 4 hours while you are still in the race.
- Refreshments for assistants of competitors who are still in the competition after 18:00.
- 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.
Race Route from Skógar to Volcano HUTS
Important information
Prize
Participation-/DNF recognition for all participants. The person who completes the Backyard Race will receive an impressive prize and recognition.
There will be a drinking station and facilities for runners at Elliðavatnsbær. Emphasis will be placed on a fun and lively setting throughout the day. The staff and volunteers of Náttúrhlaup will be available all day for participants during the rest period.
Registration closes at midnight on September 1, assuming the race is not full. Registration fees will not be refunded, but name changes can be made.
Competitors who complete at least 15 laps can apply to become members of the Association of 100km Runners in Iceland (www.100km.is). Félagi 100km hlaupara á Íslandi (www.100km.is)
Full price
- Full price: ISK 12.900
- Náttúruhlaup's annual subscribers receive a 10% discount
Included
- Running bib and time registration
- Aid station with plenty of food as long as someone is still in the race.
- Participant medal Rewards for all who finish 4 loops or more.
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