Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Iceland Backyard Ultra

Trail Running covering 6.7 km to 194.9 km with up to 2,243 m D+ in Reykjavik, Iceland

LocationReykjavík, IcelandShow on map(64.1466° N, 21.9426° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,243 m

Iceland Backyard Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Reykjavík, IS focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Backyard Ultra 29 loops (194.9 km, +2,243 m D+), Backyard Ultra 16 loops (107.5 km, +1,237 m D+), Backyard Ultra 11 loops (73.9 km, +851 m D+), Backyard Ultra 7 loops (47 km, +541 m D+), Backyard Ultra 4 loops (26.9 km, +309 m D+), and Backyard Ultra 1 loops (6.7 km, +70 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 (arcticrunning.is).

Official website
Iceland Backyard Ultra in Reykjavík (Work: "Djupfjorden, 2010 09", Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Djupfjorden, 2010 09" · Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsForestMountainHigh AltitudeNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Backyard Ultra 29 loopsTrail Running194.9 km+2,243 m1,150 m - 2,092 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard Ultra 16 loopsTrail Running107.5 km+1,237 m1,153 m - 1,673 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard Ultra 11 loopsTrail Running73.9 km+851 m1,156 m - 1,513 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard Ultra 7 loopsTrail Running47 km+541 m1,159 m - 1,386 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard Ultra 4 loopsTrail Running26.9 km+309 m1,162 m - 1,292 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Backyard Ultra 1 loopsTrail Running6.7 km+70 m1,150 m - 1,179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
194.9 km
Elevation gain
+2,243 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,243 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,092 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.3 % / 4.1 %
Course format
Loop course
194.9 km+2,243 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS64.1466° N, 21.9426° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,092 m above sea level (+2,243 m D+, -2,243 m D-)

Peak: 2,092 m·at 100.6 km·Ø 2.3 %
1,150 m1,464 m1,778 m2,092 m0 km39 km78 km116.9 km155.9 km194.9 km2,092 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Iceland Backyard Ultra take place?

Iceland Backyard Ultra takes place in Reykjavík, IS (start area at coordinates 64.1466° N, 21.9426° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Iceland Backyard Ultra?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Backyard Ultra 29 loops (194.9 km, +2,243 m D+), Backyard Ultra 16 loops (107.5 km, +1,237 m D+), Backyard Ultra 11 loops (73.9 km, +851 m D+), Backyard Ultra 7 loops (47 km, +541 m D+), Backyard Ultra 4 loops (26.9 km, +309 m D+), and Backyard Ultra 1 loops (6.7 km, +70 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Iceland Backyard Ultra?

The main competition (Backyard Ultra 29 loops over 194.9 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,243 m of elevation gain and -2,243 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,092 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 Iceland Backyard Ultra?

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