backyard-ultra: Legends Backyard Ultra

We had a blast over the last 4+ days organizing the Satellite World Championships for Team Belgium. After we get some rest and our thoughts organized we will write up a post-race impression tomorrow.
For now a massive shout-out to our runners & their crew, our crew and all supporters throughout what turned an EPIC event. We actually did it and broke 100 🤯
And on another note 😉: Anyone that wants to run on same course and catered by the same organization as the new World Record holders, is welcome on April 15th 2023 at the Legends Backyard Belgium in Kasterlee.

What?

The Legends Backyard Ultra is a last-one-standing event where participants run a loop of 6,7056 km every hour, also called a “yard”. The 2023 race is NOT a Silver Ticket event for the Belgium National Championship in 2024(more information here), however…

Given the fast and flat nature of the course it is THE ideal opportunity to obtain a high place on the At-Large list, even if you are not the winner. And this goes for both the National Championship and the World Championship “Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra”, in Tennessee.
The course record is held by Karel Sabbe with 75 laps! (NB. Ivo Steyaert en Merijn Geerts liepen hier in oktober 2022 allebei 101 ronden)

When?

The first bell will ring on April 15 2023 at 10am.

The race registration will open on April 15 2023 at 7am.

Where?

The Legends Backyard Ultra will take place at De Hoge Rielen in Kasterlee, Belgium:

De Hoge Rielen
Molenstraat 62
2460 Kasterlee

The starting corral and campsite are located at Camp 8. Please keep in mind that the domain itself is not accessible by car. The nearest parking is Poort Noord (800m from the campsite). From there participants will have to walk or cycle to the campsite.

Who?

The maximum number of participants for this race is 100 participants.

There are no qualifications for this race. During the event, each runner is allowed to have crew members present at the site.

Accommodation

Participants and crew members can set up a tent on the camping ground and are expected to bring their own gear. Showers and toilets are present at the camping ground.

Registration fee

The registration fee is €99. A registration can be transferred to another participant, but is non-refundable. You can purchase a ticket for €30pp for crew members which allows for (non-alcoholic) drinks and food and the possiblity to place a tent on the campground during the entire event.

What is offered?

The organization will provide:

Drinks:
Water
Coca Cola
Coffee
Tea
Snacks:
Sweet
Salty
Bread (with chocolate paste, jam, cheese, and ham)
Warm meals
A bar will open 24/7 on the campsite where other beverages can be purchased.

If you have preferences for other foods or drinks, you should bring these yourself.

COVID-19 Measures

For the moment, no COVID-19 Measures are foreseen.