MessengerBracarvs Backyard Ultra Vila Verde - 4th Edition
- Sat, June 5, 2027
- 50 €
- 1 race
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Price increases in 45 days 07 hours 28 min
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Event summary
The Bracarvs Backyard Ultra – 4th Edition is an ultra running event taking place on June 5, 2027, in Vila de Prado, Praia do Faial, Vila Verde, Braga, Portugal. The race consists of a 6.706 km loop that runners must complete within one hour, with a new start every hour.
Participants aim to complete as many loops as possible, with the last runner to finish a loop within the hour declared the winner. The course features a positive elevation gain of approximately 15 meters and is marked with reflective night signage.
The event is open to runners aged 18 to 90 years and offers personalized bibs, event t-shirts, light food and drink supplies, and prizes including entry to a Silver level race for the winner. The race promotes a challenging endurance experience with a unique format emphasizing stamina and strategy.
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Start/finish locations: Vila de Prado, Praia do Faial, Vila Verde, Braga
Start times per category/distance: Start at 09:00 on June 5, 2027; a new loop starts every hour
Participant limit: 50
Registration deadline: April 30, 2027
Surface types: Ecovia trail, out and back route, 3.35 km each way, total loop 6.706 km, approx. 15 m positive elevation
Course format: Loop of 6.706 km to be completed within one hour; continuous hourly starts until last runner completes a loop alone
Race routes: Out and back on ecovia trail
Timing method: Total number of completed loops counted; time per loop is informative only
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets at start/finish area; light liquid aid stations from 3rd loop, light solid aid stations from 5th loop
Bib pick-up time and location: June 4, 19:30–20:30 at Junta de Freguesia de Vila de Prado; June 5 from 7:00 until 30 minutes before start at Arena de Prova
Prizes: Personalized bib, event t-shirt, light food and drink supplies, entry to Portuguese selection for world final 2028, winner prize including guaranteed entry to Silver race, female best athlete prize, assistant prize
Cancellation & refund policy: Refunds are available up to May 10, 2027, with 50% of the registration fee credited towards the 2028 edition. No refunds are given from May 11, 2027, onwards.
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Backyard Ultra
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, event t-shirt
🥤 Aid stations: light liquids from 3rd loop, light solids from 5th loop
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included
🏆 Prizes: winner prize, female best athlete prize, assistant prize, entry to Portuguese selection for world final 2028, guaranteed entry to Silver race for winner
