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Wirral Backyard Ultra

Name: Wirral Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Thurstaston

Thurstaston, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

The Wirral Backyard Ultra will take place in Thurstaston on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Thurstaston

Race information

Registration

7 km

Backyard Ultra Loop

4 mi

Backyard Ultra Loop

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

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