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God's Own Back Yard Ultra Spring

Name: God's Own Back Yard Ultra Spring
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Location: Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom • 17 May 2025

The "God's Own Back Yard Ultra" is a trail run event taking place on Saturday, 17th May 2025, in Leeds. It is part of the famous Backyard Ultra Series and follows a format where competitors complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour. The last person standing is crowned the course champion. The event offers camping facilities, aid stations, and a Yorkshire Goodie Bag for all participants. Competitors must be appropriately dressed and equipped with a headtorch for running into the night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Leeds

Race information

Website Registration

4 mi

Backyard Ultra

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

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