ROAM BackYard Ultra (Trail Edition)
Forget the flat tarmac. Let’s take the iconic BackYard format where it truly belongs: straight into the terrain. ROAM presents the BackYard Ultra – Trail Edition.
True alpine output over flat mileage: a 0.3 km warm-up flat, 2.1 km of relentless climbing (280 hm+), a technical 1.3 km descent, and a 1.0 km gravel sprint to test your pacing and mental grit under pressure.
THE MOUNTAIN NEVER SLEEPS. ONE LOOP ON THE HOUR, EVERY HOUR.
SAVE-THE-DATE
Saturday, 17.10.2026
Ready to toe the line in the Munich South / Alpine Foothills region? The exact trailhead drop will be shared a few days before the start. The first loop kicks off at 09:00 AM sharp. Mandatory gear includes trail shoes with solid grip, personal hydration (flask or vest), nutrition, and a headlamp for the twilight and night laps. RSVP via the Strava event and join our dedicated WhatsApp group for all final briefings and live coordination—see you at the starting corral!
The Route
Every loop is a demanding test of elevation and pacing. Starting flat, the trail quickly turns vertical for a 280hm climb over 2.1 km. From the top, you plunge into a 1.3km technical trail, followed by a flat 1 km gravel sprint to make it back into the corral before the clock runs out.
This course leaves no room for hesitation: master the vertical gradient, survive the quad-burning descent, and save enough power for the sprint home.
Total Distance: 4.7 KM
Elevation: 280 HM
Duration: max. 60 min
The Rules
The format is ruthlessly simple: complete the loop within the hour, recover in the corral, and toe the line before the next bell rings. Miss the 60-minute cutoff or fail to start when the next lap begins, and your race is officially over. No exceptions, no delays.
This event is 100% self-supported with zero on-site infrastructure. Bring all your nutrition, hydration, and spare gear to run your pit stop directly out of your car.
Format: Every hour on the dot
Logistics: 100% self-supported
Result: Finish or DNF
The Goal
Run as many loops as your legs and mental grit allow—whether that means 3 laps to test your fitness, hitting an ultra distance, or holding out as the last runner standing. Every single loop pushes your pacing, fueling, and recovery strategies to their limits.
This is a true endurance test for our collective. Run your own race, share the suffering, and experience the unfiltered flow alongside dedicated trail runners.
Target: 1 to unlimited loops
Focus: Grit, pacing, nutrition
Vibe: Collective trail challenge
5 Rounds
23.5km | 1.400hm+
The Awakening. You’ve conquered a solid half marathon packed with serious vertical. The legs feel alive, the engine is warm, and you’ve officially tasted the trail backyard grind.
10 rounds
47.0km | 2,800hm+
Ultra Territory. You just crushed a marathon-plus with major alpine elevation. Pacing and fueling are dialed in; your mind is officially sharper than your fatigued quads.
15 Rounds
70.5km | 4,200hm+
Going Nuts. Deep in the pain cave. Over 3,000 meters of climbing under the belt and entering uncharted psychological waters. Pure grit is running the show now.
20+ rounds
94.0km | 5,600hm+
Legendary Madness. Beyond reason, beyond fatigue. You’re trading sleep for vertical loops in the dark, hunting the status of the Last Runner Standing. Absolute insanity.