Dachsen, Switzerland · Saturday, September 5, 2026

Backyard

Wyländer Backyard Ultra

Race completed

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.

47.6651° N, 8.6179° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~55 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (26h) — 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 19°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 567 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 26 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

HOKA

Speedgoat 6

Max-cushion trail shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole, ideal for rocky mountain terrain.

$155 ★★★★★ 4.7

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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

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

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Die Runde ist markiert und mit ca. 100 Höhenmeter etwas hügelig. Gelaufen wird zu 90% auf Kieswegen und Naturwegen und zu ca. 10% auf asphaltierten Strassen/Troittoir. Strassensperrungen sind nicht vorgesehen. Die Strecke ist durchgehend markiert.

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