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Backyard Ultra World National Championship 2026-Team Pakistan
Event Date:
October 17, 2026
Event Time:
4:00 pm
Event Location:
F-9 Park, F8 Parking
The 15 members of Team Pakistan will include the 4 winners of the Silver Ticket event and the top 14 runners of the At Large list. Current roster status can be found at www.backyardultra.com under “2026 Team Championships”.
Major performances can be recorded at any of the connected Backyard Ultras, a complete list is available on the same website under “Races”. Eligible players include:
The winner will be declared the National Champion for 2026. Simultaneous satellite championships will be held in more than 50 countries. Each yard completed by a team member will count as one point. The country with the highest number of points will be declared the World Team Champion. The top 50 national champions from these races will earn a slot at the 2025 World Individual Championships.
(The top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra (4th & 5th Editions and 2024 Championship) are going to participate in the Backyard Ultra World National Championship as Team Pakistan to compete with the best of the best ultra-runners from 50 countries around the world. Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is going to organize the 2nd edition of the Backyard Ultra World National Championship).
Backyard Ultra is the biggest Ultra-running event in the world. Where “There is No finish. There is only one finisher. The last one standing”.
Event Details:
SATURDAY 17th October 2026
Meeting Time: 04:00 pm at F-9 Park Gate 4 (F-8 Side) Islamabad, Pakistan. https://goo.gl/maps/wPHyewNsk3FwwxuU8 You can set up camp with your support crew for the duration of the event.
Starting Time: 05:00 pm
Level: Advanced
Duration: The Last One Standing
Terrain: Gravel and Dirt
Distance: 6.7km (4.1-mile) loop. You can run as many loops until remains last one standing
Ascent: 118ft (36 meters).
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2839747093578579314
The event is only for the top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra which will be held on Dec 2022 and 2023 and 2022 Championship.
Course/Route
The course is in F-9 Park and almost flat with approximately 36m (118ft) of elevation gain on each loop. It can easily be completed within the 1-hour time limit. The course is a mixture of gravel and dirt tracks.
Race Director
Javed Ali (92-346-3863624)
SPONSORSHIP and SUPPORT:
It’s TEAM PAKISTAN. Let’s join hands to sponsor and support the first-of-kind event in the history of Pakistan. Companies & individuals interested in sponsoring or supporting the event may contact:
Javed Ali (+923336424818)
Event FAQs
What is BACKYARD ULTRA?
The backyard is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the race director of Barkley Marathons. Backyard ultra is a form of ultra-marathon race where competitors must consecutively run laps with a distance of 6.706km or exactly 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s lap, which starts at the top of the hour. Runners continue to run laps till there is only one runner left. S/he is declared the finisher/winner once s/he runs the last lap, within the hour.
BACKYARD ULTRA RULES
https://backyardultra.com/rules/ “Backyard Ultra” follows the exact same format as the famous “Big Dog's Backyard Ultra”. Runners have to must complete a 4.1-mile (6.706km or exactly 6706 meters) loop in an hour until only 1 runner remains. The bell will be sounded exactly on the hour and if you have failed to make the starting area before the bell rings, then you will be disqualified from the event and will become one of the many DNFs! There will be only 1 athlete who does not receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) and he/she will be the champion. You will need to get your pacing right, as going too fast and you are going to be hanging around at the start waiting to go again but take it too easy and you may find yourself working harder than you need to, to make the time limit.
Race Disclaimer
I declare, that I will abide by the rules of the Race and accept that the organizers will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses which may arise in consequence of my participation in this event. I declare that I will not compete in this race, unless I am in good health and will be competing at my own risk. I authorize the organizers to use any details or photographs (before, during and after the event) for publicity and promotion purposes. · The organizers of the race have the right to refuse entry and the decision of their officials will be final. · Race registration only for selected team members. · The Organizer reserves the right to cancel or make any last-minute alterations to the route or cancel any race due to FORCE MAJEUR circumstances. · Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan. · Your decision to voluntarily partake in the event/race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of the events for any claim. · Your signature will be required upon registration in order to participate, as a confirmation that you have read, accept and will abide to the laws & rules as specified in the declaration above. I have read and understand the information regarding this event and understand that I participate in this event at my own risk.
