Among The Pines Backyard Ultra
Backyard ultra trail race through woodland and forest trails with repeated off road loops on mixed terrain until one runner remains.
| Date | Saturday 7th November, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Flexible Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Course Profile | Rolling |
| Timing | Not chip timed |
| Location | Gisburn Forest and Stocks |
| Town/City | Slaidburn |
| Area | Lancashire |
| Start postcode | BB7 4TS |
| Start time | 12:00pm |
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Among The Pines Backyard Ultra is a trail running endurance event set in Gisburn Forest, surrounded by the woodland scenery of the Forest of Bowland. Based at Stephen Park Group Accommodation, the event follows the backyard ultra format, with runners completing the same off road loop every hour until only one runner remains.
Runners can expect a runnable course weaving through forest fire roads and shaded pine lined trails, with rolling terrain and woodland surroundings throughout each lap. A new loop begins every hour on the hour, and runners must complete the course within that hour to continue, creating an endurance challenge where distance builds with every successful lap.
Among The Pines Backyard Ultra is designed for runners looking to test how far they can go on the trails of Gisburn Forest. The repeated forest loop allows participants to set their own targets, from completing a first backyard ultra lap to reaching new distance milestones or continuing through the night, with the race ultimately ending when only one runner remains.
