Ultramarathon

Hagemanns Backyard Festival

One of Norway's fastest-growing backyards uses a 50/50 asphalt and gravel loop in Svelvik, with a large spring field and open-ended hourly racing.

Next raceSaturday, May 1, 2027
Distance categoryUltramarathon
Race formatBackyard ultra
LocationSvelvik, Norway
Get alertsLast checked August 14, 2026

Quick facts

  • A 6.706 km yard restarts at the top of every hour.
  • Roughly equal shares of asphalt and gravel create a runnable mixed course.
  • About 88 m of climbing per yard compounds over a long performance.
  • Participation has grown sharply since the inaugural edition.

About the Hagemanns Backyard Festival

Hagemanns Backyard Festival brings a rapidly growing Norwegian field to Svelvik for open-ended hourly racing. Runners must cover one 6.706 km yard inside each hour until a lone athlete completes the final lap.

Course

The 6.706 km yard is split roughly evenly between asphalt and gravel and gains about 88 m per circuit. That mixed, rolling profile rewards restraint even though both surfaces remain highly runnable.

Race-day weather

Spring in Svelvik can bring freezing mornings, mild afternoons and quick rain showers. The organizer's wide historical temperature range makes adaptable layers and protected crew supplies important.

Past Hagemanns Backyard Festival dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, May 1, 2027Upcoming

Hagemanns Backyard Festival FAQ

When is the Hagemanns Backyard Festival?

The 2027 Hagemanns Backyard Festival is on Saturday, May 1, 2027.

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