Kefalonia Backyard Ultra 2026

On Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at 09:00 in Argostoli, Kefalonia, the
«Kefalonia Backyard Ultra» will take place for the third time.

Specifically, it is an ultra race in which participants are called to run a circular route of 6.706 meters or 4.167 miles in one hour, every hour. It is not a speed race, but an endurance one. Each runner must find a comfortable pace, plan their fueling strategy, and complete the loop on time.

Those who fail to complete the loop within the hour, or complete the loop in time but fail to reach the “corral” of the starting line at the beginning of the new loop, or simply do not continue their effort, hand over their bib number to the organization and are considered to have abandoned [DNF]. If the runner completes the loop earlier than the hour, then the remaining time left may be used as they wish [rest, fueling with water or food, sleep, or simply enjoying the time with fellow athletes or their support team], until the new loop begins.

This means that every hour a new start is given to those who have managed to complete the previous loop on time, and the race continues until only one last runner remains, who is also the winner.

Accept the challenge and surpass yourself… do one more loop!!

With the registration, the following will be included:
– Electronic timing.
– Pre-race meal and fueling throughout the entire race, until the athlete abandons.
– Technical race t-shirt.
– Commemorative medals for all participants.
– Awards for the “last” athletes.
– Organized resting area for athletes with tents, tables, chairs, etc.
– Significant discounts on ferry transportation.
– Many more surprises to be announced soon, with the release of the race’s technical guidelines and the opening of the registration form.

The organizing committee of Kefalonia Backyard Ultra.

Information and continuous updates can be found on social media or on our website.
Information: https://kefaloniabackyardultra.com
Contact: https://kefaloniabackyardultra.com/επικοινωνία/

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