The format01
Backyard Ultra Rules: How the Format Works
One loop every hour, on the hour. Here are the standard Backyard Ultra rules, how a winner is decided, and what to check with your race organiser.
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Training & preparation02
How to Run a Backyard Ultra Simulation Before Race Day
Use a training simulation to rehearse the hourly rhythm, test your between-loop routine, and find gaps in your race plan before they matter.
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Fueling & hydration03
How to Build a Backyard Ultra Fueling Plan
Build a practical race-day fueling plan around familiar foods, a repeatable hourly routine, and what you learn in training simulations.
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Plan your fueling. Test it in simulations. Track every yard on race day. Learn and improve for the next one.
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