PAU Backyard Ultra UK 2025: 4.2 Miles Every Hour Until Only One Remains
Think you’ve got what it takes to be last one standing for PAU’s Backyard Ultra?
Lace up and step into the most brutal and thrilling ultramarathon challenge around. The PAU Backyard Ultra is coming to Chillington Hall in Wolverhampton from 22nd–24th August 2025.
Your mission: complete 4.2 mile loop (6.7km) every hour, on the hour. Miss the cut-off? You’re out. Keep going until there’s only one runner left. Everyone else? Did Not Finish.
Early Bird Entry Fee: £75
Standard Entry Fee: £90
Most runners quit. The rest get broken. One walks away our winner.
Register for PAU’s Backyard Ultra UK 2025
PAU BACKYARD ULTRA RULES ARE SIMPLE:
This is a self-supported event – bring everything you need to take on the challenge.
A new lap starts every hour on the hour.
Complete your 4.167-mile loop before the next one begins.
Be at the start line each hour. No exceptions.
Only one runner can win. Everyone else is a DNF, whether you run 4 miles or 100.
WHY DO RUNNERS LOVE BACKYARD ULTRAS?
Because it’s equal parts physical and psychological warfare. You don’t have to be fast, just relentless.
Here’s what the math looks like:
24 hours = 100 miles
36 hours = 150 miles
And it keeps going until only one remains…
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS ULTRA MARATHON?
You’re in it for the challenge but we’ve still got you covered.
From race support to survival essentials, here’s what’s included when you sign up for PAU’s Backyard Ultra:
✔️ Fully marked trail route
✔️ Participation momento
✔️ PAU water bottle
✔️ Event photos
✔️ Access to the central “backyard” base camp
✔️ PAU support crew
✔️ Firepit vibes & brutal honesty – Bring your own camping gear if you want to get comfy in between runs!
THIS IS AN ULTRA RUN YOU WILL NOT FORGET
Friends and family welcome! The start/finish area is open to supporters all weekend. The bigger your hype crew, the better your chances.
But be warned: this is a fully self-sufficient event. You’ll need to bring everything you need to keep going such as camp chairs, gazebos, supplies, stubbornness… all of it.
This is no ordinary ultra. This is the event for runners who don’t know when to quit — and don’t want to find out.
Only one finisher. Will it be you?
SECURE YOUR SPACE
Running Disclaimer Term
By participating in any PAU event you accept that you are entering entirely at your own risk. By entering your details participate and taking part, you agree to the following disclaimer.
You are medically fit to participate in this event and are running entirely at your own risk.
PAU will not be liable for injury, loss, damage and / or death arising from your participation in this event. You waive any claims against PAU for (including but not limited to) damage, loss, injury, death whether caused by your participation in this event or third parties who have also entered this event.
You accept that the event will involve strenuous physical activity and is subject to unpredictable weather and you should take all steps to ensure your own safety.
You will run within your abilities and will be responsible for any injuries caused by your negligent behaviour or which result in injuries to others.
You are responsible for sourcing your own kit. PAU are not responsible for the safety or fitness for purpose of any equipment which you are providing.
Unless stated otherwise PAU is not responsible for your vehicle or the safety of your vehicle when parking and leaving it unattended for your participation in an event.
You will follow any safety rules provided.
You are happy to be photographed by PAU and the photographs may be used on our website or for the promotion of future events.
We reserve the right to cancel in the event of adverse weather or circumstances beyond our control.
You also give PAU Run and Ride permission to use any photos taken of you for promotional purposes.
Is there parking?
Yes, there’s plenty of on-site free parking.