The Eastnor Backyard is held in the beautiful private grounds of the Eastnor Castle Deer Park set within the wider Malvern Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nestled in green hills and tree filled parkland, the private estate road takes runners on a figure of 8 route with stunning views of Eastnor Castle and of British Camp, a distinctive Iron Age Hill fort standing tall on the horizon. 

Race against the clock from 10am through until 10pm, either as a solo runner or part of a large team, to achieve landmark distances of a 33.3mile ultra or a 50mile ultra on the 8hr and 12hr formats. Headtorches or chest torches, supplied by the runner, will be required for the final few hours. The route is marked with reflective signs.

Solo Runners - We have two races; 8hr Backyard (33.3 mile) and 12hr Backyard (50 mile) options. These events are held on the 4.167 mile Backyard course and they are held in the Backyard format with laps new laps only starting on the hour. 

Relay Runners - There is a 12hr Relay option for Pairs, Small Teams (3-4 runners), Medium Team (5-6 runners) Large Teams (5-8 runners). These events are held on the Backyard course but they are in a continuous format. You have the option to run your laps in sync with the Solo Backyard runners (starting every hour)if you would like to or you can start a new lap whenever you are ready