Everyone can take part in the Backyard. You only need to trust yourself to go 6.7 km in one hour. How often you do that depends on you!
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Will be held for the fifth time Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Registration will open in the near future. It is best to subscribe to the mailing list to get the first announcement of when registration will open (scroll at the bottom of the site) but the race is likely to sell up quickly. You can also follow the FB group of the competition.
The competition will be a traditional backyard and depends on a certain installation and rules (https://backyardultra.com/rules/). The race will be a 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 alone. All rings will be started in the whole time and it is important to get on the line in time for each circle.
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).
See detailed map and gpx file of the running route:
Every participant will receive a finisher's prize, whether they complete a single lap or go all the way. The last person standing in the Backyard Race will receive a prize and special recognition for their impressive achievement.
Join us for a fun and lively day at Elliðavatnsbær! We'll have a water station and essential facilities available for all runners. The Náttúrhlaup staff and our team of dedicated volunteers will be on hand throughout the day to support participants during rest periods.
Registration ends at midnight on September 9 unless the race fills up before then. Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
Name changes are handled in two ways:
Until August 31st: Name changes are free and can be made through the seller's website by logging into your account under "Your registration."
After August 31st: A name change costs ISK 2,900. To complete the process, you must email your request to [email protected].
It really depends on the individual, although most people find the backpacks more comfortable and have more space. All in all, for shorter runs in good weather it is enough to wear a running belt, but for winter runs it is good to have a running backpack and keep an extra hat and mittens as well as some energy in the bag.
Street running shoes are sufficient in many cases, but we recommend that people invest in natural running shoes (trail shoes or off-road shoes). Nature 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.
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