The Turbine Backyard Ultra
Tow Law, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026
The Turbine Backyard Ultra : Saturday 19 September 2026
The Turbine Backyard Ultra is held at West Shields Farm, Satley, near Tow Law. The event follows the Backyard Ultra format: competitors must complete a 4.1-mile loop on the hour every hour until only one runner remains. A bell sounds on the hour and runners who are not at the start area before the bell will be disqualified.
The course is on private land and cannot be recceed before race day. Each loop has approximately 400 ft of elevation gain and consists of farmland, single-track trail, and woodland dirt tracks. The route is fully waymarked. Runners should wear clothing appropriate for the weather; a headtorch and spare batteries are advised for running into the night.
Facilities include a runners food station with drinking water, hot water, a toaster and a microwave. Crews may prepare basic food at the feed area. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from on-site vendors. GPS live tracking by Geo Tracker, toilets and on-site medical cover will be provided. Camping and parking are available from Friday 18 September 2026 for runners and their crew.
Entries are available for solo runners and five-person teams. All participants receive an eco memento of mixed wild flower seeds and a wooden DNF spoon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.