The Breakheart Backyard Ultra is a twist on a ‘traditional’ ultra marathon race. Competitors must run the distance of 6706 metres (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. Competitors will then continue to run this same distance every hour, on the hour until there is only one runner standing. At the end of each lap any time remaining can be used in any way the competitor chooses, typically recovering and refuelling ready for the next hour’s yard. Runners will get a 3, 2 and 1 min warning as the start of each yard approaches. Any runner not in the starting corral at the start of the hour will not be permitted to commence that yard (THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE). Any runner that fails to complete the yard in the hour will be withdrawn from the race (THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE). The race is open ended and will finish when there is only one person remaining to step up to the line TO BE CROWNED WINNER!

Early bird entry = £75 (closes 01/09/2025)               

Standard entry = £85                                    

Date: Friday 12th June 2026

Race starts: 0900 Saturday 13th June 2026

So come and have a crack at the Breakheart Backyard Ultra, located in the stunning Cotswold countryside in Gloucestershire, UK. 

Event HQ is located in the fantastic setting of Breakheart Quarry nature reserve. The route will follow mixed trail path consisting of around 560ft of elevation gain per lap.  Facilities available at HQ include plumed toilets, charging points (for phones, devices etc) and plenty of room for camping at the start/finish line. In addition there is an indoor area to provide shelter. HQ will open at 1200 on Friday 12th June for arrival and registration.

Location

Breakheart Quarry, Stinchcombe Hill Road, Dursley, Glos, GL11 6ER

http://www.breakheart.org.uk

What's included

• Timing
• Fully marked route
• Event team (first aid/marshals)
• Camping (no electrical hook-ups)
• Zero waste log slice medal
• Gert Lush Beanie
• Hot/cold water (burco boilers)
• Snacks for runners
• Log fire to warm those tired legs
• Tissues for when the crying starts
• A race director with a winning personality (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Facilities

• Hard camping ground
• Toilets (male, female and disabled)
• Hot and cold water (Drinking)
• Car parking (Note: parking is limited so please car share if possible)
• Unsupported runner areas

SEE YOU THERE!