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Resolute Backyard Ultra







































Join us on the woodland trails of Delamere Forest for the inaugural Resolute Running Backyard Ultra.
Participants will take on the 4.167 mile loop every hour, on the hour, continuously. The event is over when only one person remains.
There is a cash prize for the winner of the event, and prizes from our sponsors for those achieving 100+ miles.
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Event Information
Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. Leading up to the race you will receive an event guide via email, which will include everything you need to know about the day. Race bibs are collected at registration on the morning of the event. We have a Facebook group for all participants that you will have access to where you can ask questions about the event and also meet the community of people taking part. We also have a Strava club we would love for you to join.
Participants must complete two laps of the 2.08 mile course every hour, on the hour, in order to continue running. If you miss the time cut-off, you cannot continue.There will be warning bells before each lap starts at 3 minutes, 2 minutes and 1 minute. When the bell rings at the start of each hour for the next lap to start, you must already be inside the start corral, otherwise you will receive a DNF.Participants must not leave the course until each lap is completed, aside from to use the toilet.Participants are not allowed to receive any crew support while running a lap, only in between laps.
Running aids such as running poles and the like are not permitted.Crew or spectators are not allowed to be out on the course. Everyone must remain situated at the event village.The last person who can start a new lap is the winner of the event, while everyone else receives a DNF.If no runner can start one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
Free parking is available right next to Race HQ.Event registration and the event village opens at 06:00am.You will collect your race number and have access to the participant area where you can find a plot to be your designated rest area and set up.There will be an event briefing at 09.30am.The event will start at 10:00am.
The route is two laps around woodland trails totalling in a 4.167 mile loop.Elevation: 232 ftThe address of the location is Delamere Forest, Frodsham, WA6 6NB. The event village can be found by following this link.You can view the route/GPX here.
You will have access to a large grass area where participants can set up a rest area, including a tent, or small gazebo, chairs etc. None of which is provided.Aid StationRace HQ will act as the singular aid station and crew/spectator area. This is where spectators can gather and participant's crew can set up individual aid stations.Our aid station will provide water, fruit, sweet & savoury snacks and energy bars and electrolytes from our event sponsor VOOM.We recommend being as self-sufficient as possible for the event, as we may not have the food and drink you would typically use.With sustainability in mind, we are operating on a bring your own bottle basis. We will have plenty of water for you to fill up your bottles, but we will not be providing cups at the aid station.There will be portaloos available throughout the event, situated at Race HQ.ParkingParking is situated at the startline/Race HQ here and is included in your entry fee.CampingIf the event finishes after 9pm, participants are welcome to stay in their tent/rest area until the following morning if they wish not to travel in the night, but must clear the site by 7am the following day. Camping is also available at several campsites local to Delamere Forest, which is not included in your entry fee, if you wish to stay an extra night before travelling home.
For further questions, head to our event FAQs or contact us
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