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The event

Race info

6.71 km · Nordic Arena Toblach · Every hour

© Harald Wisthaler
The format

What is Backyard Ultra?

One loop. Every hour on the hour. Back in time, you run again. Miss it, you’re out.

  • 6.71 km
  • every hour
  • until one is left
Course

Course

6.71 km from the Nordic Arena in Toblach toward Lake Toblach. The first kilometres climb gently, the highest point is mid-loop, then a descent back to the start. Mixed asphalt and gravel, wide and well marked.

Runner on the 6.71 km Dolomites Last Loop course near Toblach
© Harald Wisthaler
01

Start

Nordic Arena Toblach – every hour on the hour.

02

Highest point

Mid-loop near Lake Toblach.

03

Finish

Back to the Nordic Arena downhill.

Rules

Rules

  1. 01

    Common start every hour on the hour (corral).

  2. 02

    Each loop must be completed before the next hour’s start.

  3. 03

    Central support zone: each runner gets their own 3×3 m team area.

  4. 04

    No support along the course.

  5. 05

    Clothing and gear changes allowed between loops.

  6. 06

    Trekking poles are not allowed.

  7. 07

    Minimum age: 18 on race day.

  8. 08

    Headlamp mandatory from 20:00.

  9. 09

    Mobile phone with emergency number stored is mandatory gear.

  10. 10

    In case of medical concern, the race directors can withdraw a runner at any time.

  11. 11

    If use of painkillers is suspected, the organizer may order a doping test.

  12. 12

    No crew members or other persons are allowed on the course. Running alongside athletes is strictly prohibited.