MessengerAcureto Backyard Ultra 2026
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
Location
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Ultra
Long Backyard 6 laps
Short Backyard 3 laps
Walking
Benefits
🎽 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