Oslo, Norway · Saturday, March 20, 2027

Backyard

Ekeberg Backyard Ultra

185 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

100 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.

59.9127° N, 10.7461° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~109 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (44h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 2°C

Night low -5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 07 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 259 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 100 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 44 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon