Sandefjord, Norway · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Backyard

Backyard Sandefjord

38 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

91 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.

59.1312° N, 10.2166° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~254 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, October

Daytime high 10°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 9 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 60 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 91 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 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon