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 | Upcoming | — |
Fränkischer Backyard Ultra FAQ
When is the Fränkischer Backyard Ultra?
The 2026 Fränkischer Backyard Ultra is on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Does the Fränkischer Backyard Ultra have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Fränkischer Backyard Ultra yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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