Legends Backyard Ultra

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

35 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.

51.2665° N, 5.0824° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~102 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (114h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 12 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 35 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 116 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas