Ravenscraig Backyard Ultra 2027
The Ravenscraig Backyard Ultra brings a different experience to the world of ultra running. Taking place at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility on 3 July, runners will tackle a 4.2 mile loop every hour, on the hour, for as long as they can keep going.
The format is simple: complete each lap within the hour, be ready at the start line for the next one and keep going until only one runner remains.
What makes Ravenscraig special is what happens between the laps. Based within a fully equipped indoor leisure facility, runners will have access to a dedicated indoor camp area, offering a comfortable space to rest, refuel and regroup between yards. With proper indoor toilets, hot showers and an on-site café, participants can escape the elements, recharge and prepare for the next challenge.
It’s a backyard ultra with a little more comfort between the miles but the challenge itself is every bit as tough.
One lap at a time, until we find THE LAST ONE STANDING.
Course Information
Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) the official Backyard Ultra distance.
The route follows a mix of road, tarmac & gravel paths, and trail, with around15m elevation per loop.
Route markings will be clear and consistent.
What’s Included?
Your entry covers:
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Race participation and timing
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Parking
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Access to camping area. If you wish to bring a small tent or shelter 3x3 please email events@northlan.gov.uk
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Hot water, tea & coffee provisions.
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Basic snacks including fruit, gels and sweets
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Toilets and Showers
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Live results and lap tracking
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Finisher's keepsake for everyone who takes part
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Trophy for the Last One Standing
Frequently Asked Questions
A backyard ultra is an endurance race where participants must complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour, on the hour until only one runner remains, making them the winner and the only official finisher.
There is no set time, it could go on for 1 hour or 100.
Unfortunatley you will be out. All laps must be complete in 59minutes 59 seconds and you must be back on the start line ready to go?
Yes, there will be space to camp outside if you wish to do this. Please note this will be further from the start/finish area and it will be your responsibility to get back there in time for your next yard starting.
Yes, there will be parking available at Ravenscraig.
Runners will have access to a dedicated indoor camp area, offering a comfortable space to rest, refuel and regroup between yards. With proper indoor toilets, hot showers and an on-site café, participants can escape the elements, recharge and prepare for the next challenge.
You can bring a tent if you wish, please note however tents cannot be pegged into the ground, so please bring weights.
Yes, we welcome spectators to keep up the moral, however please note spectators are not permitted to physically interact with the runners until they have finished their laps, Spectators are not permitted beyond the barriers unlike in our other events. If this happens the runner will be disqualified as per the offical rules of the Back Yard Ultra.
There will be a designated charging station however due to the size of the event we reccomend that you bring power banks or any other charging solutions you need and assume you will not have access to mains power.
- Running kit suited for a mixture of weather conditions
- Headlamp
- Extra socks, shoes, and warm clothing
You will be provided a marked out, designated base area where you can store and access your own food, drinks, and gear between loops.
Yes! you can bring up to 2 people to support you in the athletes village. Please remember, they cannot run with you or provide assistance on the course.