Thüringen, Austria · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Backyard

Austria Backyard Ultra - Thüringen/Vorarlberg

38 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

40 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.

47.2000° N, 9.7667° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 8°C

Night low -1°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 29 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1896 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.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 40 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 40 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Asics

Olympus 6

Zero-drop max-cushion trail shoe with wide toe box for ultra distances.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Ein 6,706 km langer Rundkurs mit ca 40Hm. Der Untergrund ist durchgehend asphaltiert. Etwa ein Drittel der Strecke verläuft durch schattigen Wald, der übrige Teil durch offene Feldlandschaft mit Blick auf das umliegende Bergpanorama.

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