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Gosfield Backyard Ultra

Name: Gosfield Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-25
Location: Gosfield

Gosfield, United Kingdom • 23-25 Aug 2025

The Gosfield Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Gosfield School in Essex, UK. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course is fully marked and set within the scenic grounds of the school.

The event features a camping area, aid station with drinks and snacks, and facilities including changing rooms and showers. Runners must pace themselves carefully to avoid disqualification by missing the hourly start. The race offers a finisher's memento, a special prize for the winner, and a £150 cash award, creating an exciting challenge for both runners and spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Gosfield

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4 mi

4.167 Miles

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

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