Fränkischer Backyard Ultra
Fränkischer Backyard Ultra repeats a hilly forest loop every hour until one runner remains, blending precise pacing, quick resets, and open-ended racing.
Quick facts
- A new 6.7056K yard starts every hour until one runner remains.
- Each loop gains about 90 meters on mixed forest and gravel terrain.
- Runners complete exactly 100 miles after 24 successful yards.
- The event has no scheduled finish time and is scored by completed yards.
About the Fränkischer Backyard Ultra
This Franconian backyard race combines a 120-runner field with a donation for early completed laps and a last-runner-standing format based at SK Heuchling.
Course
Each yard covers 6.7056 kilometers with about 90 meters of climb on gravel, forest path, narrow trail, and a short asphalt section before returning to the start corral.
Race-day weather
Early September can bring warm afternoons, rain, and cool damp nights. Headlamps are required after dark because the wooded course is not illuminated.
Past Fränkischer Backyard Ultra dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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Fränkischer Backyard Ultra FAQ
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We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Fränkischer Backyard Ultra. The most recent running was on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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