Jernbrukets Backyard Ultra will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM in Floda, Sweden. This event is affiliated with the international backyard ultra association and follows the official backyard ultra rules: a 6.7 km loop must be completed in under 60 minutes, with participants required to be on the start line again at the next full hour. The last runner standing wins. The race uses two courses — one for night running and one for day running — both starting and finishing at Restaurang Jernbruket, located near the railway station.
| Format | Date | Start Time | Loop Distance | Time per Loop | Location | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backyard Ultra -- | Friday, June 5, 2026 -- | 18:00 -- | 6.7 km -- | 60 minutes -- | Floda, Sweden (Restaurang Jernbruket) -- | Separate day and night loops -- |
All participants must follow the official backyard ultra rules as adopted by the international backyard ultra association. The event combines the interests of long running sessions and good beer. Floda offers scenic environments including the Säveån valley, Nääs Castle area, and forested hilly terrain for challenging trail running. Restaurang Jernbruket serves as race headquarters and is known for sustainable food.
The event is named Jernbrukets Backyard Ultra (also referred to as “Jernbrukets Backe‑Yard”). It is designed to use two different loops: one for daytime running and one for nighttime running, both offering fantastic experiences. The winner is the last runner who can complete a loop within the 60‑minute hour.
Jernbrukets Backyard Ultra in Floda, Sweden on June 5, 2026, is a backyard ultra with 6.7 km loops, 60‑minute time limits per loop, separate day and night courses, starting at 6:00 PM, and run from Restaurang Jernbruket near the railway station.
Jun 05, 2026
Distance — 6.7K
Type — Running
18:00
€74.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Floda, Lerum.
Learn more about the host city, Floda, Lerum.
Floda is a locality situated in Lerum Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 8,021 inhabitants in 2010 and is situated 54 meters above sea level at Lake Sävelångens entrance to River Säveån.
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