Ultra Running Hub Kristiansand, Norway · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Backyard
Backyard Kristiansand
3 days to go
not publishedn/a Distance
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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.
What the course asks
Field size ~245 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 12 h 36 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- 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 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Laps of 6,7km
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.