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The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra

Stocksfield, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loop, traversing farmland, single-track trails, and woodland dirt tracks on private land, making pre-race reconnaissance impossible.

The event offers solo and new five-person team categories, with team totals combined while at least two members remain running. Participants enjoy free camping, refreshments, and eco-friendly race mementos. Onsite catering and essential facilities are provided, emphasizing an environmentally conscious atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Stocksfield

Race information

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4 mi
550 m+
4.1-Mile Loop
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