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ABOUT
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 Any runner that fails to complete the yard in the hour will be withdrawn from the race (THIS IS NON NEGOTIABLE).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.
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race info
Date: Friday 4th April 2025
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Race starts: 1000 Saturday 5th April 2025
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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 4th April for arrival and registration.
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Chip timing
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Fully marked route
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Event team (first aid/marshals)
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Camping (no electrical points)
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Zero waste log slice medal
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Medieval wooden beaker
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Hot/cold water (burco boilers)
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Snacks for runners
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Log fire to warm those tired legs
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Tissues for when the crying starts
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A race director with a winning personality (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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Camping ground
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Toilets (male, female and disabled)
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Hot and cold water
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Car parking (Note: parking is limited so please car share if possible)
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Unsupported runner area
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what's included
Facilities
cost
Early bird entry = £85 (closes 31/10/2024)
Standard entry = £95
location
Cosmeston Country Park, Penarth CF64 5UY
The Route
The route for the Medieval Backyard ultra is mostly compact gravel trail , comprising of woodland. managed pathways and tarmac road. We would suggest a sturdy running shoe with plenty of grip. The route is simple to follow and easy under foot, with plenty of wide areas to overtake.
unlike the Breakheart Backyard ultra, this route is fairly flat with only minor elevation.
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This could be a long one!!!!!!!!
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