Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Spain Backyard Ultra

Trail Running covering 6.7 km to 255 km with up to 9,120 m D+ in Castro Caldelas (Galicia, Spain)

LocationCastro Caldelas, Galicia, SpainShow on map(42.3745° N, 7.4149° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +9,120 m

Spain Backyard Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Castro Caldelas, Galicia, ES focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Backyard Ultra.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Spain Backyard Ultra 12 Loops (255 km, +9,120 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 24 Loops (161.2 km, +5,760 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 20 Loops (134 km, +4,800 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 15 Loops (100.5 km, +3,600 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 1 Loop (46.9 km, +1,680 m D+), and Spain Backyard Ultra 7 Loops (20.1 km, +720 m D+) (7 competitions in total). 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 (spainbackyardultra.com).

Official website
Spain Backyard Ultra in Castro Caldelas (Work: "El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o", Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o" · Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeBackyard Ultra

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 12 LoopsTrail Running255 km+9,120 m1,150 m - 3,156 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 24 LoopsTrail Running161.2 km+5,760 m1,153 m - 2,420 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 20 LoopsTrail Running134 km+4,800 m1,156 m - 2,212 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 15 LoopsTrail Running100.5 km+3,600 m1,159 m - 1,951 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 1 LoopTrail Running46.9 km+1,680 m1,162 m - 1,532 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 7 LoopsTrail Running20.1 km+720 m1,150 m - 1,308 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Spain Backyard Ultra 31 LoopsTrail Running6.7 km+240 m1,153 m - 1,206 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
255 km
Elevation gain
+9,120 m D+
Elevation loss
-9,120 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,156 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.2 % / 13 %
Course format
Multi-lap course
255 km+9,120 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N4080120160200240FS42.3745° N, 7.4149° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,156 m above sea level (+9,120 m D+, -9,120 m D-)

Peak: 3,156 m·at 76.6 km·Ø 7.2 %
1,150 m1,819 m2,487 m3,156 m0 km51 km102 km153 km204 km255 km3,156 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Spain Backyard Ultra take place?

Spain Backyard Ultra takes place in Castro Caldelas, Galicia, ES (start area at coordinates 42.3745° N, 7.4149° 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 Spain Backyard Ultra?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Spain Backyard Ultra 12 Loops (255 km, +9,120 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 24 Loops (161.2 km, +5,760 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 20 Loops (134 km, +4,800 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 15 Loops (100.5 km, +3,600 m D+), Spain Backyard Ultra 1 Loop (46.9 km, +1,680 m D+), and Spain Backyard Ultra 7 Loops (20.1 km, +720 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Spain Backyard Ultra 12 Loops over 255 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +9,120 m of elevation gain and -9,120 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,156 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 Spain Backyard Ultra?

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