
Speedway Backyard Ultra 2026
Drama
Event Details
Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Start time: 08:00
Start Location
Drama
Event Type
Backyard Ultra
Distance
6.706 km
Elevation
+67m(gain)
Organizer
69 Speedway Kart Track
Entry Fee
€40
Important Information
**Backyard Ultra Format:** Unique timed loop race where runners complete one 6.706 km lap every hour.
The race continues until only one runner remains who completes one final lap alone after all others have dropped out.
Each lap starts on the hour (XX:00) and direction alternates each hour.
World Athletics certified course.
**Course Details:**
- Distance per lap: 6,706 meters
- Elevation gain per lap: 67 meters
- Location: Lush Kallifytou stream area, Kallifyto Drama
- Start/Finish: 69 Speedway kart track
- Fully marked course with reflective signs for night running
**Competition:**
- Individual: Last runner standing wins.
If no runner completes a final solo lap, there is no winner.
- Team Endurance Trophy: Combined laps by all team members
- Results posted at bigsbackyardultra.com for national and world rankings
**Nutrition Schedule:**
- Laps 1-4: Basic nutrition (nuts, bananas, coca-cola, water, isotonic)
- Laps 5-10: Basic + pasta (cold beer after lap 7!)
- Laps 10+: Basic + pizza (special or margherita)
- Lap 15: Basic + homemade soup (trahanas, fide)
- Lap 22: Coffee service
- Lap 24: Breakfast (eggs with bacon or bougatsa)
- Lap 30: Lunch of your choice from menu
- Runners must bring their own hydration container
- Coffee/food orders available anytime for runners and crew
**Entry Package (€40):**
- BIB number, commemorative items & finisher medal
- Full nutrition & hydration throughout the race
- Rest area, changing facilities & toilets
- Personal crew area setup allowed
- Tent/RV camping available
- Medical support
- 5-minute kart ride on the track
- Professional race photos
**Key Rules:**
- All runners start simultaneously on the hour
- Late start = DNF (must surrender BIB)
- One hour to complete lap + rest/refuel/change
- BIB must be visible at all times
- No leaving course before completing lap
- No pacers or poles allowed
- Headlamp + spare batteries + emergency blanket mandatory at night
**Arrival:** Friday 18:00-21:00 or Saturday from 06:00.
Parking available.
**Partners:** Elastika Papadopoulos, Teo Tattoo, Run O'Clock, Trail Girl, P. Giagkou Physiotherapy, Coffee Plant
Elevation Profile

Total elevation: +67m