Road Running

Backyard of Hope

Road Running covering 5 km to 10 km with up to 120 m D+ in Lourmarin (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationLourmarin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FranceShow on map(43.7638° N, 5.3626° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +120 m

Backyard of Hope is an endurance sporting event in Lourmarin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR focused on Road Running. Key features include Charity Run, Nature & Off-Road, Festive, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Color Run 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Backyard (6.5 km, +120 m D+), Backyard 2 Relay (6.5 km, +120 m D+), and Color Run 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runexperience.org).

Official website
Backyard of Hope in Lourmarin (Work: "Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Charity RunNature & Off-RoadFestiveRelaySeaside & CoastCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Color Run 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m117 m - 136 mLoop courseRoute & profile
BackyardRoad Running6.5 km+120 m120 m - 170 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard 2 RelayRoad Running6.5 km+120 m123 m - 173 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Color Run 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m126 m - 135 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+45 m D+
Elevation loss
-45 m D-
Altitude range
117 m - 136 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
10 km+45 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS43.7639° N, 5.3626° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 117 m to 136 m above sea level (+45 m D+, -45 m D-)

Peak: 136 m·at 6.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
117 m123 m130 m136 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km136 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Backyard of Hope take place?

Backyard of Hope takes place in Lourmarin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 43.7638° N, 5.3626° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Backyard of Hope?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Color Run 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Backyard (6.5 km, +120 m D+), Backyard 2 Relay (6.5 km, +120 m D+), and Color Run 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Backyard of Hope?

The main competition (Color Run 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +45 m of elevation gain and -45 m of elevation loss, ranging between 117 m and 136 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Backyard of Hope?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runexperience.org).