Viborg Backyard Sommer

Race description

The race is a Backyard Ultra, where the route of 6.7 km must be completed in a maximum of 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Every hour on the hour, we start a new lap. The great thing about the concept is that you will almost inevitably end up running with new runners each hour. Some laps you feel strong, and other laps you feel tired. Sometimes you help your fellow runners through, and other times they help you, until you can no longer run. This race has a maximum of 14 laps. The only break you get along the way is the time from when you cross the finish line until the next lap starts. So if you complete the lap in 50 minutes, you can take a well-deserved 10-minute break before it starts again. The practicalities The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, when participants run the route for the first time. The start and finish area is located below Viborg Sports College, close to Nordisk Park and Søndersø. We will provide a refreshment station with biscuits, fruit, chips, coffee, tea, and many other delicious items, but it is your responsibility to bring your own supplies to last you through the day. There are excellent opportunities for overnight stays at both the campsite and the hostel that you pass right at the beginning of the running route. The race includes the following: The opportunity to run up to 14 laps An extraordinary racing experience with fantastic fellow runners on a beautiful running route. Good refreshments throughout the race. A camp area where each runner has 3 x 3 meters for setting up tents, chairs, gear, etc. A cool setup with great support. Schedule: Friday, May 22, 2026 4:00 PM – The camp area opens for runners to set up tents and gear. 5:00 PM – Check-in, distribution of race numbers, and good vibes 7:30 PM – Check-in closes Saturday, May 23, 2026 6:30 AM – Check-in for runners 7:45 AM – Race briefing 8:00 AM – The race starts 9:59 PM - The race ends Participation 300 DKK plus fee. Purchase of race numbers is done via Sportstiming. Sportstiming has a resale platform if you are unable to participate. There is a maximum participant limit of 100 runners on May 23 and 200 runners on August 22. You can register up until race day or until sold out. A bit about Backyard Ultra races A Backyard Ultra is always 6.7 km per lap, and you always have one hour to complete the lap. As long as you reach the finish line within an hour, you can continue when the next lap starts. It is a loop race, but while you normally continue to the next lap immediately, in a Backyard Ultra, you are forced to wait until the next lap starts. This makes the race much more focused on the social aspect and the enjoyment surrounding it, rather than running fast. And the break? Well, you can use it to rest your legs and recharge before it starts again.