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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Parque do Acureto, Toucinhos, Alburitel, Portugal<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Backyard Ultra, Backyard Long, Backyard Short: 09:00
\n\u2022 Backyard Walk: 09:30<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> August 28, 2026<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Total number of completed loops determines classification; individual lap times are informative only<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> September 4, 18:00\u201320:00 and September 5, 06:30 until 30 minutes before start<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Off-road trail<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Loop of 6.706 km repeated every hour<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Toilets available at start\/finish area; aid stations with food and hydration provided<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Podium awards for top 3 fastest male and female in Backyard Long and Backyard Short; finisher gifts for all participants<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> Each loop must be completed within 60 minutes<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: participant kit including personalized bib
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher gift
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: food and hydration available
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
\n\ud83d\udebf Toilets available at start\/finish area<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is exclusively online at www.totalcrono.pt\/eventos\/acureto2026 until August 28, 2026."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Participation is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over on race day."},{"item_title":"What is the race format and distance?","item_description":"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."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory use of appropriate trail running shoes and clothing, headlamp for night running with spare batteries is required."},{"item_title":"How do I get my bib number?","item_description":"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."}],"event_date_start":"20260905","event_date_end":"20260905","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/www.queroir.pt\/evento\/acuretobackyardultra2026","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"optional_extras":false,"event_latitude":"39.6515","event_longitude":"-8.49500","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/54366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54366"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/54366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54367,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/54366\/revisions\/54367"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=54366"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=54366"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=54366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}