Devon & Cornwall Backyard Ultra
Backyard ultra at Newnham Park featuring 4.167 mile hourly laps on mixed terrain, where runners continue until only one remains.
| Date | Saturday 29th August, 2026 |
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| Distance | Ultra |
| Location | Newnham Park |
| Town/City | Plymouth |
| Area | Devon |
| Start postcode | PL7 5BN |
| Start time | 9:00am |
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The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Newnham Park near Plymouth. Following the internationally recognised backyard ultra format, runners complete a 4.167 mile lap every hour, on the hour, with the challenge continuing until only one participant completes a final lap alone.
The course uses a mixture of grass paths, woodland trails and gravel tracks, creating varied underfoot conditions while remaining suitable for repeated hourly laps. Camping is available at the event, allowing runners and their support crews to remain on site throughout the challenge.
The Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra is an ideal event for runners looking to test their endurance in a supportive and unique race format. Its mixed terrain course, welcoming atmosphere and backyard ultra rules make it suitable for experienced ultra runners aiming to push their limits as well as those taking on the format for the first time.
