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Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra

Name: Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-09-19
End: 2025-09-19
Location: Crickhowell

Crickhowell, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2025

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys. The course uses 4.2-mile loops of mixed trail and tarmac, with one gentle climb and a short steep section for a fast, runnable feel. The event follows an endless BYU format: each loop must be completed within one hour; the last competitor to finish a loop is declared the winner, while those finishing before 32 miles are recorded as DNF.

Medals are awarded for reaching 32 miles (ULTRA) and a trophy goes to the overall winner. The site offers feed and water, on-site medics, showers, toilets, camping, photography, and post-race recovery options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Crickhowell

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4 mi

4.167 Mile Loop Repeated Hourly Until Last Person Standing

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

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