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AWT Ruislip - Backyard Ultra Series

Name: AWT Ruislip - Backyard Ultra Series
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Ruislip

Ruislip, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026

AWT Ruislip - Backyard Ultra Series (Race 1)

This event takes place on 9 August 2026 at All Work Training in Ruislip, Kings College Road, HA4 7JZ, England. It is the first of three races in the AWT Backyard Ultra Series.

The format requires runners to complete a 5 km loop each hour for six consecutive hours, for a total distance of 30 km. Finishing this race qualifies participants for the second and third events in the series, which use the same hourly 5 km format over 12 hours and 24 hours respectively.

Entry to this event is free. The organiser lists free parking and describes the event as in person and open to all ages. As a guide, participants are advised to be able to run 10 km in 59 minutes or less.

All Work Training is described as a functional fitness gym and hyrox training club based in Ruislip. The event is presented as an organised, timed group format that repeats a short loop each hour over a fixed number of hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom London Ruislip

Race information

Registration

30 km

30km (5km Every Hour for 6 Hours)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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