Kent Backyard Ultra Club Cup 2025/26

20 Teams. 4 Events. Every Yard Earned.

It’s time to put your club colours on the line.
This is your chance to step up, stand out, and go further.

The Kent Backyard Ultra Club Cup is more than a race series. It’s a challenge built on shared effort, smart pacing, and the kind of resilience that turns strong clubs into something even stronger, connected, focused, and proud.

Whether you’re a big club with deep benches or a trail-hardened duo with grit to spare, this is your shot at something different and unforgettable.

Four races. One team. One goal: go the distance.

What Is a Backyard Ultra?

Backyard Ultras are one of the most inclusive, social formats in running.

Everyone starts together.
Everyone rests together.
Everyone goes again.

Each lap (“yard”) is 4.167 miles. You have one hour to complete it.
Finish in time? You go again. Miss the bell? You're out.

The event continues until only one runner completes a solo yard.

This is a format built on respect, pacing, and persistence and it rewards those who refuse to quit.

Why It Works for Clubs

This series was made for clubs like yours. It’s competitive without ego, demanding without exclusion, and designed to bring people together.

You’ll enter a team of one male and one female runner for each event and you can rotate your runners across the series to involve more members and share the load.

Every yard your runners complete goes toward your club’s total mileage.
It also counts toward individual results in each event and the overall Kent Backyard Ultra Series, so your runners are recognised both as individuals and as part of the team.

Expect 3 a.m. pep talks. Side-line hugs. Shared fatigue.
And moments your runners will still be talking about next season.

Our Commitment to SheRACES

The Kent Backyard Ultra Series is a proud supporter of SheRACES.

We believe every runner deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported and we actively follow SheRACES guidelines to help make that a reality across every one of our events.

What that looks like:

• Guaranteed female-only toilet access at all venues

• Pregnancy and adoption deferral options

• Hygiene products available on-site

• Safe, supported night-time environments

• A culture where women feel welcomed, visible, and respected from sign-up to finish line

We’re committed to making the race experience better for everyone and that means listening, adapting, and improving at every turn.

Want to know more? Visit SheRACES.com or drop us a line at hello@hellfireevents.com

How the Club Cup Works

• 20 mixed-pair teams will be selected (1 male, 1 female per round)

• Official clubs and wildcard teams can apply

• You can rotate who runs each event

• Every completed lap adds to your club’s series total

• All laps also count toward solo rankings and buckles

The Winning Club Receives:

• The Club Cup trophy, engraved with your team’s name

• A £400 charity donation from Hellfire to your chosen cause

• Free return entry to defend your title in 2026/27

Fixtures – 2025/26 Series

• Round 1: Fri 14 November 2025 – Vigo (9:00 PM start)

• Round 2: Sat 10 January 2026 – Dover (9:00 AM start)

• Round 3: Sat 7 March 2026 – Sholden (9:00 AM start)

• Round 4: Fri 26 June 2026 – Bedgebury Forest (9:00 PM start)

Each round offers a new challenge, from moonlit loops to sea-swept trails, rolling farmland to deep forest.

This is Kent like you’ve never run it before.

Entry Fee

• £60 per runner, per event

• That’s £55 off our standard solo price

• No booking fees

• No hidden extras

• Split the total into four equal monthly payments, interest-free

We’ve made it affordable, so your club can focus on the running, not the cost.

What’s Included

• Guaranteed entry to all four Club Cup races

• Fully marked routes

• Medical support on site

• Professional chip timing

• DNF medals for anyone who completes at least one yard

Buckles awarded for:

• 24 Yards (100 miles): Bronze

• Second Place Male & Female (The Assist): Silver

• Last Male & Female Standing: Gold

• Highest Series Total (Male & Female): Black

Plus, your team could walk away with:

• The Club Cup trophy

• A £400 donation to your chosen charity

• And the chance to come back next season, free of charge

How to Apply

Only 20 teams will make the start line.

• Applications close: Friday 12 September

• Ballot drawn: Saturday 13 September (after the Hellfire Summer Social Run)

• You’ll hear from us: Before 15th September

This is a ballot-only entry.
To apply, join the waiting list and we’ll contact you if your team is selected.

Got questions?
Email us at hello@hellfireevents.com

This Is for the Mavericks

The clubs that dig deep when others step back.
The runners who keep going long after the plan falls apart.
The people who know their limits and choose to test them anyway.

Four races. One team. Every yard earned.
Let’s see what your club is made of.