Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra
Turvey, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026
Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra
The Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra is an endurance event held at Turvey House in Bedford. The race follows a specific ultramarathon format where participants must complete a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop every hour, on the hour. To remain in the competition, runners must be at the starting line precisely when each new hour begins.
Participants can choose from several entry formats:
- Backyard Ultra Solo: The traditional last-one-standing format where the race continues until only one runner remains.
- Backyard Ultra Pairs: Two runners alternate loops, with only one person on the course at a time; if one partner stops, both are withdrawn.
- Backyard Ultra 8 MAX: A capped version of the event that follows the same format but concludes after a maximum of eight hours.
The event is chip timed and includes various facilities for participants. A well-stocked aid station, first aid services, and portable toilets are available on-site. The competition is open to individuals aged 18 and over. While the solo and pairs categories continue until a winner is determined, the 8 MAX category is designed for daytime running with a fixed time limit. The event is sponsored by The Northampton Grocer and organized by Polka Dot Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.