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London Backyard Ultra

Name: London Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-08-29
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Croydon

Croydon, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026

Event overview

London Backyard Ultra is an outdoor running event that uses the backyard ultra format. Participants run 4 miles each hour and restart on the hour, repeating the distance each hour. The event is organised by London Backyard Ultra and is presented as an offline, in-person event. The page lists an entry ticket and shows a ticket price of £99 with availability marked as in stock.

Location and ticketing

The event location is Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre, Featherbed Ln, Croydon, CR0 9AA, London, United Kingdom. The site lists tickets for an event dated 29 August 2026. Tickets are offered through the event website and were shown as available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom London Croydon

Race information

Website

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

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