Break your personal records by running 6.7 km loop every hour until you cannot run any more… and then some.
There is only 1 winner.
The rest DNF.
Race date: 2026-06-06
Registration closes: 2026-05-25
Place: Germanto ežero tiltas, Telšē, Lithuania.
Start time:08:00
Track length: 6.706 km, one loop.
Elevation gain: ~70 m.
Important info:
Race start: 2026-06-06 08:00. Race briefing: 07:45
Location: Germanto ežero tiltas, X5G3+V2, Siraičiai, 87408 Telšių r. sav. Coord: 55.976920, 22.153901
Bib collection: From Friday, 5th June 20:00 - 22:00 and on race day from 06:00 - 07:45 at the basecamp.
Tent setup: from Friday, 5th June 18:00
Car park will be ~50 meters from the basecamp. No cars/ campers will be allowed at the basecamp.
What to bring? Foldable chair or cot, blanket, food, headlamp, mosquito spray, extra clothes and shoes, good mood. Also recommended: reusable cup, bowl, big spoon.
If you will not have you own personal tent, there will be big tent available at the base camp.
There will be toilets, water, hot water, snacks, cookies, cola. There will be no showers available, but there will be a clean lake next to the base camp.
There will be hot soup served in the afternoon.
During the race:
Runners will receive a 3, 2 and 1-minute warning before each loop.
A runner must be in the corral to start.
Runners will DNF due to the following:
Failure to start or complete a loop on time.
If runners receive aid on course at any point. NO AID OR SUPPORT IS ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF BASECAMP.
The Course
The course will go through the territory of the Germantas Landscape Reserve, just a few kilometres from Telšiai city centre. It is one of the most beautiful hidden gems in all of Samogitia region.
Course length is 6.7 km with around 70 meters of elevation gain. The course is 100% forest trails. Day and night loop will be the same.
Click here to view the course on Strava.
Click here to view the location on Google Maps.
There will be toilets available in car park area.
Shower will be the lake.
The distance between car park and starting line is ~50 meters.
To find the car park just type “Germanto ezero tiltas” to Google Maps.
Coordinates: 55.976920, 22.153901
What is a backyard?
This is a unique endurance running format created by Lazarus Lake - the same mind behind the legendary Barkley Marathons.
The concept is simple, but brutal: every hour, runners start a new loop measuring 6.706 km (4.167 miles). This distance is no coincidence. Over 24 hours, it adds up to exactly 100 miles (160.9 km), the “Holy Grail” distance for ultrarunners.
Runners must complete each loop within the hour. Any remaining time is used for recovery - eating, resting, or preparing for the next start. If a runner fails to finish the loop in time or doesn’t show up at the starting line, they are eliminated.
The race continues until only one runner remains - the Last Man Standing. That runner is declared the winner.
The first Big Dog's Backyard Ultra took place in 2011 in Tennessee, USA. Since then, the format has spread worldwide, including across the Baltic states.
The current world record belongs to Phil Gore, who completed an astonishing 119 loops (798 km) at the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra in 2025.
Current Lithuanian record belongs to Haroldas Šubertas who completed 64 loops (428.8 km) in March 2026 Capital Backyard Ultra in USA.
Current woman’s Lithuanian record belongs to Julija Šorytė, who completed 54 loops (362 km) at the Banana Slug Backyard Ultra in 2025.
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Important rules & things to remember
Runners will have to run 6.7 km loop every hour on the hour.
Only after running a minimum of 7 loops (46.9 km) a runner will receive an award medal.
Runners will receive a 3, 2 and 1-minute warning before each loop.
A runner must be in the corral to start.
Runners will DNF due to the following:
Failure to start or complete a loop on time.
If runners receive aid on course at any point.
There will be a dedicated base camp where runners will be able to put up their personal tents. Tent space is available only on first-come first-serve basis.
Runners without a personal tent will have space in general big tent within the base camp.
There will be a carpark around 70 meters away from the base camp.
Please read full rules & regulations via link below. Any further questions feel free to contact.
Awards
Each award is uniquely handmade, designed to capture the grit and distance you conquered. It’s not just a prize; it’s a reminder of every step, every hour, and the resilience you showed out there.
DNF award medal.
Will receive everyone who completes 7 loops. (46.9 km)
Samogitia Ultra belt buckle.
Will receive The Last Man (or Woman) Standing.
Samogitia Ultra Club.
Will receive everyone who completes 24-36-48-60-72… hours.
Because these awards are handcrafted and dependent on finishing specific distances (like 24, 36, or 48 hours), not all of the awards may be ready on race day. If you qualify but don’t receive yours immediately, we will ship it to your provided address the award is made.
*Note: The special “Assist” award (given to the runner who finishes second) is still being crafted. It will be presented once completed, and we’ll share it with you as soon as it’s ready!
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