Kent Backyard Ultra Series Pass 2025/26

Four races. One series. Every yard earned.

What Is a Backyard Ultra?

Backyard Ultras are one of the most sociable formats in running.

You all start together. You all rest together. You all go again, together.
Whether you run 4 yards or 24, you’re part of the same rhythm, the same story, the same quiet madness.

Each yard is 4.167 miles. You have 1 hour to complete it.
Finish in time? You go again. Miss the bell? You’re out.
The race continues until only one runner remains.

And here’s what makes it unique:
The winner’s final yard only happens because the second-place runner stops.
It’s a sport where victory depends entirely on someone else’s effort.
No one gets there alone.

The Series

The Kent Backyard Ultra Series brings together four unique events across the Garden of England.
Each course explores a different corner of Kent, coastlines, forests, farmland, ancient trails.

Every one challenges something different: terrain, timing, mindset, patience.
Each event is a fresh start. Each yard adds up.
Four races. One series. Every yard earned.

This isn’t about being the last one standing.
It’s about consistency. Progress. Grit over glory.
Show up. Do the work. See what you’re made of.

2025/26 Race Dates

• Round 1: Friday 14 November 2025 – 9:00 PM start
Vigo - Woodland trails and open paths through Trosley Country Park and the North Downs Way.
A night start to test your routine, your rhythm, and your resolve.

• Round 2: Saturday 10 January 2026 – 9:00 AM start
Farthingloe (Dover) - The day yard is a 50/50 mix of farmland and quiet private road.
The night yard is 99% private road, using coastal sections of the North Downs Way.
Open skies, winter light, and a route shaped by the elements.

• Round 3: Saturday 7 March 2026 – 9:00 AM start
Sholden (near Deal) - A social, wide out-and-back route along gravel trails and flat farmland, with just 26 feet of ascent per yard.
The course is made for connection: see your fellow runners each lap, share encouragement, and feel the pressure build with every turn.
Hosted at Lillyroo's Glamping Site, with campervan and camping options available to book separately via their website.

• Round 4: Friday 26 June 2026 – 9:00 PM start
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest  - A mix of gravel trails and open grass meadows, with around 305 feet of ascent per yard.
It’s a course that rewards control and consistency.
Start in the light, run into the dark, and manage your effort lap after lap.
No drama - just a clean, honest test of pacing and patience.

What You Get With the Series Pass

• Guaranteed entry to all four events

• Save £60 compared to booking individually

• Split the cost across four equal monthly payments - no interest, no fees

• Priority parking at each venue

• Your name printed on every race bib

• 5% discount code for any 2025 or 2026 Hellfire Event - use it yourself or pass it on

• Access to exclusive partner perks - including coaching, physio, and more

• A better shot at climbing the Kent Backyard Ultra Series leaderboard

• Medals at every event

• Three different buckles available across the series - your effort decides which one you earn

• And you’ll be backing a small, independent, runner-led business

Prefer to take it one race at a time?

You can but the Series Pass gives you the best value, the full experience, and a real sense of progress from start to finish.

How the Series Works

Your total yards are tracked across all four events.
Every yard counts - not just the wins.

Example:
Run 7 yards at Round 1
Run 10 at another
You’ll have 17 yards on the leaderboard.

You don’t need to win.
Just keep showing up.

Medals & Buckles

Every effort counts and gets recognised.

• Complete at least 1 yard: Kent Backyard Ultra medal

• Complete 24 yards (100 miles): Bronze Buckle

• Be the Assist (2nd place): Silver Buckle

• Be the Last One Standing: Gold Buckle

• Top series total: Black Buckle

The distance sets the bar.
You set the standard.

Payment Options

You can spread the cost of the Series Pass across four equal monthly payments — completely interest-free.
We also offer payment plans for individual races and the 7 Hour Challenge.
No fees. No surprises. Just flexibility.

Referral Scheme

Tell your friends. If they sign up, you both get rewarded.
Details are in your confirmation email — or just ask.

Can’t Make a Round?

We get it, life happens.
You can transfer your place or request a credit for a future Hellfire event.
Just email hello@hellfireevents.com. We’ll always try to help.

The Way We Run Things

We keep things simple and fair.

• No last-minute price hikes

• No admin or transaction fees

• No inflated nonsense

The price you see is the price you pay. That’s it.

Yes, we need to make a living but we believe in doing the right thing along the way.
We’re runners too.
And every decision starts with one question:
“How would we want to be treated?”

That’s the standard we hold ourselves to. Always.

Ready to show up — across seasons, terrain, and time of day?
Four races. One series. Every yard earned.