Portland Pig Backyard Ultra
Dorset, United Kingdom • 1 May 2026
The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including grass, gravel, track, tarmac, and pavement, passing notable landmarks such as prisons, Olympic Rings, a cricket club, stone quarries, an Olympic sailing venue, and scenic beach views. The event includes on-site camping for runners and two crew members, full race support, chip timing, and medical cover. Winners receive a hand-carved Portland stone memento, and the race serves as a Silver Ticket qualifier for the national team at the Individual World Championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.