Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra
Crickhowell, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026
Event details
Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra - Winter takes place on 14 February 2026 in Crickhowell, Powys. The event is organised by Limitless Trails. Entry opens 25 June 2025 and closes 6 February 2026. The entry fee is £100 and the minimum age is 17. Registration is handled through the SiEntries system; entrants must log in or register to enter.
The route is described as 50/50 trail and tarmac with one gradual climb and a short steep section; the remaining terrain is relatively flat. Medals are awarded to anyone who reaches 32 miles. The event is open-ended and the last person still completing loops is declared the winner and receives a trophy.
Format, rules and facilities
The race uses a loop of 4.167 miles. Each loop starts exactly one hour after the previous loop. Runners receive 3, 2, and 1 minute warnings and must be in the starting corral at the bell; late starts are not allowed. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted, including the final lap. Competitors may not leave the course during a loop except to use restrooms. No personal aid is allowed during a loop; common aid stations are provided, with one at HQ. Artificial aids, including trekking poles, are not permitted.
Supporters are not allowed in the corral and phone calls to or from runners on course are restricted to emergencies. There will be medics on site, showers and toilets, event photographers with free downloads after the event, and a pop-up kitchen for supporter food prep. Parking at HQ costs £5 and includes entry into a separate free event of choice. Timing will be available, though timing of loops is listed as optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.