THERE IS NO FINISH, ONLY THE FINISHER
THE LAST ONE STANDING
School in a Bag, supported by RaceNation Events, bring you the BagYard Ultra.
Backyard Ultra is a form of ultra-marathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. To make the event more accessible we also offer a half marathon distance using the same format.
BagYard Ultra 
4.167miles < hour
Backyard Ultra is a form of ultra-marathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour.
.60min/lap
When each lap (or yard) is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s race.
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You must complete the 4.167 mile yard and be back ready to start the next one or you are out. The race continues until there is only one person who can complete a solo yard within the hour.
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CELEBRATE WHEN YOU CROSS THE LINE
We’ll have an awesome party at the finish with a bar, food vendors, and bands. Bring your support crew along for the day and they’ll be in fine spirits to help you celebrate when you cross the line!
BagYard Ultra will start and finish at Home Farm, Chilthorne Domer, near Yeovil in Somerset. You can find out more about the venue below.
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