Devon and Cornwall Backyard Running Event

Massive thanks to everyone for showing up for tonight for the 4 and 8 mile races. We will try and get results up tomorrow.
Here's a few photos of the start ...

It's getting real now...
Final emails were sent out last night.
Food has been sorted for this evening so please support them to make it worthwhile.
Timing link is ready -check the comments
We have a few medals left for tonight's Trail Run so will take entry on the night from 6pm..please bring cash to pay.

This is the smile of a man who knows we’ve nearly sold out… 😁

Only 7 places left for the Newnham Trail Run tomorrow night.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone… 👀

Apparently we’ve done too many links, so head to SI Entries and search for Newnham Trail Run to enter.

Be quick! 🏃‍♂️💨

✅ Route check complete
✂️ Stingers chopped
🐑 Sheep herded
🐶💧 George the dog has checked the water quality

🏁 We’re good to go!

⏰ Entries for the Backyard Ultra close at midnight!

🔥 Don’t miss out… get your entry in! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

After a squeaky bum moment, ribbons and the Newnham Trail Run medals have arrived in time...

There are only 15 Medals left for the trail run. So if you want one get in quick ..

Yes all the medals this year have Olympic ribbons as we believe that's what you all are..

There are 5 extra places left for the backyard. Entries will close at midnight tonight so we can upload to timing. Please don't email tomorrow saying you missed out .. 😍

Please go to our website the backyard ultra to enter as Facebook isn't allowing us to share another link.

NOTICE - We've had a lot of questions this week. Please check your race pack as most of the answers are in there and qe both work full time as well as having to rush around getting last minute stuff and stringing 200 medals for the weekend ... We will send out a race briefing tomorrow once we have checked the route tonight. Please check your junk and the email you registered with as we send it via SIEntries .. we will resend the pack again tonight just incase you've missed it..

Less than a week to go so here's some top tips if you're new to the Backyard Ultra ....
1. Go slow ... After watching lots of events those that tend to win/go further than expected have an average of 52 mins .. Don't panic if you're getting in at 57 mins. It's plenty of time to grab a banana and get back to start again.
2. Bring a recliner chair and sleep mask, grab a couple of mins between laps with your eyes closed. It helps reset. Also your crew can nap in it too.
3. Bring lots of food - what you enjoy on lap 1 you'll probably hate by lap 4. Bananas, pork pies, jam sandwiches, cakes, meatloaf, salty crisps, nuts, Jaffa cakes, pot noodles, chicken wraps, ham sandwiches.. basically bring a picnic. If it's hot get your crew to bring ice lollies and buy you chips from the van.
4. Flat cola can save your race.
5. Electrolytes are your hero, as well as salt tablets.
6. Bring all the shoes and socks, a fresh change can really change the race. Or use TrailSkin and you won't need to change
7. Bring a washing up bowl to wash your feet if changing socks and a mini towel.
8. A change of t-shirt 👕 can also help. Pin your number to your shorts
9. Always try another lap, you'll regret not going out, but you won't regret trying.
10. Have fun. And don't have a goal, unless it's "loop till you p**p".... Sometimes the goal stops you going as far as you could.. we fine everyone ends up going further than they expected due to the format and how social it is ...

Thanks to the England 4 Nations Backyard Ultra Team for posing for my tips 🤣

Do you have any others??

Still some places left to take on our shorter routes...

🌞🏃‍♀️ Friday Evening Summer Trail Run 🏃‍♂️🌞

Join us on Friday 28th August at 7:00pm for a fantastic evening of trail running on a beautiful private estate, with routes to suit all abilities.

✅ 4-mile and 8-mile trail run options
🐕 Canicross welcome (weather permitting and only if temperatures are safe for our four-legged runners)
🌳 Exclusive access to private estate trails
💙 All proceeds raised in aid of Bowel Cancer West

Whether you're an experienced trail runner, a beginner, or simply looking to enjoy a summer evening outdoors, we'd love to see you there.

Challenge yourself, enjoy some stunning trails, and help support a fantastic local charity.

Sign up today!

https://www.sientries.co.uk/event/newnham-8-and-4-mile-trail-race-canix-2026

Take the leap .... Get your last minute entries in....

Yep whilst half the race team are at the European Championships why not sign up for the Newnham trail runs, or grab the last few extra spaces for the Backyard. Only 10 spaces with guaranteed 👕 and 🏅 left....

Otherwise it will be a Scrabble for any of the transfers going spare..

Don't get FOMO...

www.thebackyardultra.co.uk