Resolute Backyard Ultra
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About the race
Resolute Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held at Delamere Forest, Frodsham (WA6 6NB) on May 8th 2027. The course is two laps of woodland trails that together form a 4.167 mile loop with approximately 232 ft of elevation. The event is listed as sold out.
The format requires participants to complete the 4.167 mile loop every hour, on the hour, repeatedly; this is achieved by running two laps of a 2.08 mile circuit each hour. Warning bells sound at 3 minutes, 2 minutes and 1 minute before each hour, and runners must be inside the start corral when the hour begins or they will receive a DNF. Missing the hourly cutoff ends a participant's attempt.
Rules specify that runners must not leave the course during a lap except to use the toilet, and they may not receive crew support while running a lap. Crew and spectators must remain in the event village and are not permitted on the course. Running aids such as poles are not allowed. The last person who can start a new lap is the winner; if no runner can start one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
Race HQ serves as the singular aid station and participant area. Water, fruit, snacks, energy bars and electrolytes from the event sponsor will be available, and participants are asked to use their own bottles. Free parking is available next to Race HQ and bibs are collected at registration on the morning of the event. There are portaloos at Race HQ and space for participants to set up a personal rest area; tents or gazebos are not provided. The event offers a cash prize for the winner and sponsor prizes for those who reach 100+ miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
