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Event summary
The Backyard Ultra Ansião is an ultra-running event taking place on February 7, 2026, at the Parque Empresarial do Camporês in Portugal. This endurance race features a unique format where participants run a loop of 6706 meters every hour, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit.
There are three race variants: the main Backyard Ultra, Backyard – 3 Voltas, and Backyard – 6 Voltas, catering to runners seeking different levels of challenge. The race is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, with no license requirement.
The course is marked with night lighting and has a positive elevation gain of 90 meters, providing a demanding but well-supported environment. The event fosters a community atmosphere where runners test their limits, with continuous hourly starts and strict rules that add to the intensity and excitement of the race.
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Age categories/divisions: Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
Start/finish locations: Parque Empresarial do Camporês (business park), Ansião, Portugal.
Start times per category/distance: Race starts at 09:00 on February 7, 2026; each lap starts exactly one hour after the previous.
Cut-off times: Each lap (6706 m) must be completed within 60 minutes.
Bib pick-up time and location: February 7, 2026, from 07:00 until 30 minutes before race start at the event secretariat.
Surface types: Trail course with a positive elevation gain of 90 meters; marked with ribbons and night lighting.
Course format: Loop of 6706 meters, repeated every hour until only one runner completes the lap in time.
Race routes: Single loop of 6706 m with night marking and signage.
Timing method: Timing based on completing laps within the hour; total laps completed determines classification.
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets located near start/finish; aid stations provide liquids from the 1st lap and solids from 14:30 (Backyard Ultra) or 15:00 (Backyard 6 Voltas).
Prizes: Trophy for the Backyard Ultra winner; podiums for top three male and female athletes in Backyard 3 Voltas and 6 Voltas.
Location
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Backyard 3 laps
Backyard 6 laps
Backyard Ultra
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, event t-shirt
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments from the first lap; solid food from 14:30 or 15:00 depending on race variant
🛟 Safety support: medical team and rescue support for injured participants
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance as required by law
🚻 Access to toilets at start/finish area
⏱️ Lap-based timing with classification by total laps completed
🏆 Trophy awards for winners in main and variant races
