ANNOUNCEMENT SPEEDYARD BACKYARD ULTRA 2027
11/3/2026
OFFICIAL RACE ANNOUNCEMENT 2027
SPEEDYARD BACKYARD ULTRA
June 19, 2027 | 69 Speedway | Kalifitos, Drama, Greece
1. Organization
The Social Cooperative Enterprise NO PEAKS announces the second edition of SPEEDYARD Backyard Ultra, which will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2027, at the 69 Speedway facilities in Kalifitos, Drama, Greece.
SPEEDYARD is a Backyard Ultra endurance race in which athletes must repeatedly complete a predetermined loop, with a new start every hour.
The race continues until one single winner is determined.
2. Date and Location
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2027
First start time: 08:00 AM
Start and finish: 69 Speedway karting track
Location: Kalifitos, Drama, Greece
3. Course
The course is 6.706 kilometers (4.167 miles) long and includes forest trails, dirt roads, and a short asphalt section.
The total elevation gain per loop is approximately 67 meters.
The direction of the course alternates with each successive loop.
The start and finish of each loop take place in the same area, where the main athlete support facilities are also located.
4. Race Format and Regulations
The race follows the philosophy and fundamental rules of the Backyard Ultra format.
Each loop is 6.706 kilometers long.
A new start takes place precisely at the beginning of every hour.
Each athlete must complete the loop within 60 minutes.
Athletes must be present in the starting area and begin their next loop at the official hourly start signal.
Any athlete who fails to complete a loop within the time limit or does not start the next loop is eliminated from the race.
There is no predetermined total distance or overall race time limit.
The winner is the last remaining athlete who successfully completes one additional valid loop alone.
All other participants are recorded as DNF (Did Not Finish), in accordance with Backyard Ultra rules.
The detailed race regulations are available on the official website.
5. Athlete Support and Aid Station
A central aid and support station will operate at the main event area.
Participants may use their personal equipment and receive assistance from their support crews within the designated area, in accordance with race regulations.
The organizers will provide the necessary organizational and medical support throughout the event.
6. Team Endurance Trophy
As part of SPEEDYARD Backyard Ultra 2027, the Team Endurance Trophy will also take place as a parallel team competition recognizing the collective effort and endurance of participants.
The team competition is independent of the individual classification and does not affect the determination of the Backyard Ultra winner.
The specific regulations of the Team Endurance Trophy will be published on the event's official website.
7. Participation and Registration
Participation in the race requires acceptance of the official rules and terms of the event.
The opening of registrations and the relevant registration procedure will be announced exclusively through the official SPEEDYARD website.
8. Results and Rankings
Lap tracking and the publication of official results will be managed through the BEACON race management platform.
Race results and live progress updates will be available through the event's official digital channels.
9. General Terms
The organizers reserve the right to make necessary changes to the event schedule or specific organizational arrangements for safety reasons, force majeure, or other exceptional circumstances.
All participants must comply with the race regulations and the instructions of the organizing committee.
10. Official Information and Contact
All official announcements, regulations, participation details, and updates regarding SPEEDYARD Backyard Ultra 2027 will be published on the event's official website.
Website: https://speedyard.gr
Email: ask@speedyard.gr
Organizer: NO PEAKS Social Cooperative Enterprise
SPEEDYARD BACKYARD ULTRA 2027
19.06.2027 — KALIFITOS, DRAMA
Bad Decisions. Long Duration.
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