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Kilworth Backyard Ultra

Name: Kilworth Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-09-13
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Kilworth

Kilworth, Ireland • 13 Sep 2025

The Kilworth Backyard Ultra is an extreme endurance running event taking place in County Cork. Participants will tackle a challenging course with a distance of 6.7 km and a significant elevation gain of 125 meters. Runners are required to carry mandatory gear, including a waterproof jacket, gloves, a charged mobile phone, and emergency supplies. The event emphasizes safety, with random checks for required items. While entry details are not yet available, the event is part of the Irish Mountain Running Association's league, promoting both competition and community involvement among runners and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Ireland Kilworth

Race information

Registration

6 km

125 m+

6.70 Km

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

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