Acureto Backyard Ultra 2026

Sat, September 5, 2026
12,50 € — 50 €
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Event summary

The Acureto Backyard Ultra is an ultra-distance running event taking place on September 5, 2026, at Parque do Acureto in Toucinhos, Alburitel, Portugal. This unique race features a 6.706 km loop that runners must complete every hour, with the goal of completing as many loops as possible consecutively.

Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event includes several race formats: the Backyard Ultra (unlimited loops), Backyard Long (6 loops, approximately 41 km), Backyard Short (3 loops, approximately 20.5 km), and a 9 km walk. The race tests endurance and strategy, with the winner being the last runner to complete a loop within the hour.

The course is marked with ribbons and night signage, and the event offers a challenging and strategic atmosphere for ultra runners, with support zones for rest and assistance.

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Start/finish locations: Parque do Acureto, Toucinhos, Alburitel, Portugal

Start times per category/distance:
• Backyard Ultra, Backyard Long, Backyard Short: 09:00
• Backyard Walk: 09:30

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

Timing method: Total number of completed loops determines classification; individual lap times are informative only

Bib pick-up time and location: September 4, 18:00–20:00 and September 5, 06:30 until 30 minutes before start

Surface types: Off-road trail

Course format: Loop of 6.706 km repeated every hour

Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets available at start/finish area; aid stations with food and hydration provided

Prizes: Podium awards for top 3 fastest male and female in Backyard Long and Backyard Short; finisher gifts for all participants

Cut-off times: Each loop must be completed within 60 minutes

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🎽 Athlete kit: participant kit including personalized bib
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🚿 Toilets available at start/finish area

Registration is exclusively online at www.totalcrono.pt/eventos/acureto2026 until August 28, 2026.

Participation is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over on race day.

The race consists of a 6.706 km loop to be completed every hour. There are also shorter options with 3 or 6 loops and a 9 km walk.

Mandatory use of appropriate trail running shoes and clothing, headlamp for night running with spare batteries is required.

Bib pick-up is available on September 4 from 18:00 to 20:00 and on race day from 06:30 until 30 minutes before the start.

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