Devon and Cornwall Backyard Running Event

28/05/2026

Yes this year you won't have Becky and the team shouting what's your number at you, or tracking you down to a sleeping tent as we worry we've not counted you in. Instead we will have a fancy timing system which links to an online system so people can track you through the night.. we always try to keep costs down to ensure as much money goes to the charity, however last year was a tad hard on our volunteer team and we know live timing is important... Only 40 places left and we've had over 10 come in this week so get your entries in quick.

Don't forget we also have the Friday evening shorter trail runs for your crew/friends/family.

www.thebackyardultra.co.uk

06/05/2026

🚐 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 – 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 🇬🇧🏃‍♂️

We’re heading to the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 in Northern Ireland this year — and we need a little help getting there.

We’ve got 𝟏𝟎 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 selected to represent England, ready to give everything on the world stage. The challenge? Getting the team, kit, and support crew across the Irish Sea is proving seriously expensive and logistically tricky.

Ferry = costly 🚢
Flights = no transport on arrival ✈️

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩

* Provide a 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬 to get us there and use during the event
𝐨𝐫
* Support us with 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧:

* Brand exposure across our social channels
* Your logo on team kit and/or the vehicle
* Space for 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭
* Visibility at an international ultra running competition
* Association with a dedicated, high-performing national team

We’re a passionate group and incredibly proud to represent England — we’d love to bring a supporter along with us on the journey.

If you or your business can help — or know someone who might — we’d really appreciate you getting in touch or tagging them below 🙌

Let’s get Team England to the start line together 💪

05/05/2026

Half the spots are already gone 👀

Seems with all the excitement of the legends backyard and Portland pig entries have been flying in. So don’t leave it till the last minute—there’s a strict cap on numbers and once we’re full, that’s it!

Whether you’re up for the backyard challenge or fancy the 4 or 8 mile events, there’s something for everyone 🙌

Plus, every entry helps support Bowel Cancer West 💙

Sign up today before it's too late !

www.thebackyardultra.co.uk

02/05/2026

Oli, Vic, Sarah and Luke are still going at Portland Pig. So amazing ..

https://www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/Bustinskin/PortlandPig26/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARh_CtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4l2h76uBoH36qIwcU8-le1SeJuLdT3lpjRV7jo6MdAfoddIe_rTYSpGjMEc_aem_QtiikvkUy4yGwPB3Z84aIw

Bustinskin Portland Pig 2026 - Portland Pig Backyard Ultra

01/05/2026

Very exciting down in Portland Pig. Some of our East Cornwall Harriers friends are also there. Oli, Gareth, and Sarah and John are still moving. And our good friends Vic and Luke Carter who joined us one year are all still trooping along. Might be a long night tracking them. Luckily we have Chris on the ground updating is too .. John might have done a spot of advertising for us 🤣 very subtle .....

https://www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/Bustinskin/PortlandPig26/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARh_CtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4l2h76uBoH36qIwcU8-le1SeJuLdT3lpjRV7jo6MdAfoddIe_rTYSpGjMEc_aem_QtiikvkUy4yGwPB3Z84aIw

28/04/2026

We don't usually promote other races as we got stung doing this before. However the lovely Bude Rats who came and joined us last year have got a brilliant new event this June . And all the profit will be going to another cancer charity, plus it's ideal training for the backyard to get used to laps. Race director Becky is going to crack out some laps there. Anyone else fancy it. Teams, pairs and solo places.

Talan’s Notorious Trail is a 6/12/24 hour run consisting of a 5 mile looped course, taking in a stunning scenic route looking out over Widemouth Bay. All surplus money raised will be going to the Talan’s Trust, Set up in memory of Talan Penny.

14/04/2026

And the winner of the entry is ....

Drum role

Ross Hay

03/04/2026

Don't forget John is doing a few laps at Saltram estate if anyone fancies having a go. There till midnight... So if you fancy testing running at night here's your chance. Meet in the carpark on the hour every hour.

02/02/2026

We had a great day at the National Running Show 2026 last weekend and have to share this bit of kit we spotted. TrailKube is a natty invention to keep all your bits in order either for a crew to hand to you, or for a drop bag, or just easy access. It's got moveable dividers as well as 12 gel holders or electrolyte holders, plus an extra section to put your running vest in or that all important crew spreadsheet.. or just fill the bag with jam sandwiches.. plus the maker is a lovely chap called Owen who is also an ultra runner.

No affiliations just wanted to share something that might help you get even further this year.

And yes Becky bought one 🤣