The Medieval Backyard Ultra 2027 - Saturday 24th 10:00 - Tuesday 27th April 2027 23:00

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The Medieval Backyard Ultra 2027

Before you enter The Medieval Backyard Ultra 2027

Race Rules

  • It is the responsibility of the runner to ensure they are capable of competing in the race
  • A race waver MUST be completed at registration
  • Runners must adhere to the race rules laid out in the race briefing.
  • Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell
  • Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
  • Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
  • All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
  • Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
  • No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
  • No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
  • Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
  • No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
  • Slower runners must allow passes.
  • The winner is the last person to complete a loop
  • All others are technically DNF
  • If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

Registration

£ 85.00
Early Bird
£ 85.00
Early Bird (Ages 16 - 130)


About The Medieval Backyard Ultra 2027

The Medieval Backyard Ultra is a twist on a ‘traditional’ ultra marathon race. Competitors must run the distance of 6706 metres (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. Competitors will then continue to run this same distance every hour, on the hour until there is only one runner standing. At the end of each lap any time remaining can be used in any way the competitor chooses, typically recovering and refuelling ready for the next hour’s yard. Runners will get a 3, 2 and 1 min warning as the start of each yard approaches. Any runner not in the starting corral at the start of the hour will not be permitted to commence that yard (THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE). Any runner that fails to complete the yard in the hour will be withdrawn from the race (THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE). The race is open ended and will finish when there is only one person remaining to step up to the line TO BE CROWNED WINNER!

So come and have a crack at the inaugural Medieval Backyard Ultra, located at the enchanting medieval village, Cosmeston Lakes, Wales. 

Early bird entry = £85 (closes 01/07/2026)               

Standard entry = £95   

Date: Friday 23rd April 2027

Race starts: 1000 Saturday 24th April 2027

Event HQ is located in the fantastic setting of Medieval Village at Cosmeston Lakes. The route will follow mixed trail path consisting of around 171ft of elevation gain per lap.  Facilities available at HQ include plumed toilets, charging points (for phones, devices etc) and plenty of room for camping at the start/finish line. In addition there is an indoor area to provide shelter for unsupported runners. HQ will open at 1600 on Friday 23RD April for arrival and registration.

what's included

  • Chip timing
  • Fully marked route
  • Event team (first aid/marshals)
  • Camping (NO CAMPER VANS - YOU WILL NEED A TENT)
  •  log slice medal
  • Medieval wooden beaker
  • Hot/cold water (burco boilers)
  • Tissues for when the crying starts
  • A race director with a winning personality (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Facilities

  • Camping ground (NO CAMPERS - YOU WILL NEED A TENT)
  • Toilets 
  • Hot and cold water
  • Car parking (Note: parking is limited so please car share if possible)
  • Unsupported runner area

​​location

Cosmeston Country Park, Penarth CF64 5UY 

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