Loosdorf, Austria · Saturday, May 29, 2027

Backyard

Austria Backyard Ultra - Loosdorf Trail

255 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

170 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.

48.2000° N, 15.4000° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~92 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (27h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 667 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 170 m of ascent.

Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Saucony

TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max

Graphene-enhanced grip with max cushion for ultra distance trail running.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Ein 6,706 km langer Rundkurs mit 170Hm auf gut laufbaren Waldwegen. Großteils auf breite Singletrails bzw. Trails. Zur jeden vollen Std. wird diese Runde neu gestartet und endet erst nach Aufgabe des vorletzten Läufers. Last One Standing!

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