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Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra

Name: Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-24
Location: Plymouth

Plymouth, United Kingdom • 23-24 Aug 2025

The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in the Devon and Cornwall region, featuring a unique format where participants run 4.167 miles every hour on the hour. Each lap must be completed within 60 minutes, with any remaining time used for recovery before the next lap begins. The race continues until only one runner remains, who is declared the winner.

The event encourages personal endurance challenges, welcoming runners of all levels aiming to surpass their distance personal bests. Camping is included, and additional amenities like a free hair plaiting service are offered. Proceeds support bowel cancer research and care. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Plymouth

Race information

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4 mi

4.167 Miles

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

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