Trails & Tarmac Back Yard Ultra - Winter

United Kingdom flag Crickhowell, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Trails & Tarmac Back Yard Ultra - Winter worldsmarathons.com
Date 06 Feb, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee £100.05
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Trails & Tarmac Back Yard Ultra - Winter

About the event

The Limitless Trails BYU Series invites runners to push their limits against the dramatic backdrop of the Black Mountains near Crickhowell. This unique endurance challenge features a 4.2-mile loop that blends trail and tarmac equally, offering both fast stretches and a slight climb for variety.
Participants aim to complete at least 32 miles (the Ultra distance) to earn medals, with an added twist: the last person remaining after others have dropped out will be crowned the winner, taking home a special trophy. The race is supported by refreshments and hot food available starting from the fifth loop onward, ensuring runners stay fueled for their journey.
The event follows a strict format where each runner must start on the hour and complete their lap within that same hour to continue. This means punctuality at the starting corral is crucial; late arrivals will not be accommodated. Runners are expected to remain on course except during brief restroom breaks, with no personal assistance allowed between loops.
Detailed timing ensures accurate results based on distance covered, making every step count towards your final standing. The race continues until the last runner remains, creating an open-ended challenge that tests endurance and determination alike.
Exact start times for Friday evening will be communicated via email a week before the event begins, allowing participants to prepare accordingly for this unconventional yet exhilarating test of grit and perseverance in one of Wales' most scenic locations.

Races offered

06Feb

Backyard Ultra (4.167 mile loop)

Running

Distance
160K
Countdown
96 days
Entry fee
£100.05

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Crickhowell.

Temperature4.0° / 8.8°
Feels like0.0° / 4.9°
Sunshine hours3h 28m
Rainfall3.2 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind15.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity90.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.1)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:26
Sunset18:24

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Crickhowell is a small town in Powys, Wales. The town has a population of around 2,100 people (2011).

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