Margalla Backyard Ultra Race

Margalla Hills Runners (MHR) is going to organize the first-ever Backyard Ultra in the history of Pakistan. Backyard Ultra is the biggest Ultra-running event in the world. Where “There is No finish. There is only one finisher. The last one standing”.

What is BACKYARD ULTRA?
*The backyard is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the race director of Barkley Marathons. Backyard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run laps with a distance of 6.706km or exactly 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s lap, which starts at the top of the hour. Runners continue to run laps till there is only runner left. S/he is declared the finisher/winner once s/he runs the last lap, within the hour.

BACKYARD ULTRA RULES
 https://backyardultra.com/rules/
 “Margalla Backyard Ultra” follows the exact same format as the famous “Big Dog's Backyard Ultra”.
 Runners have to must complete 4.1-mile (6.706km or exactly 6706 meters) loop in an hour until only 1 runner remains.
 The bell will be sounded exactly on the hour and if you have failed to make the starting area before the bell rings, then you will be disqualified from the event and will become one of the many DNF’s!
 There will be only 1 athlete who does not receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) and he/she will be the champion.
 You will need to get your pacing right, as go too fast and you are going to be hanging around at the start waiting to go again, but take it too easy and you may find yourself working harder than you need to, to make the time limit.

Course/Route
The course is in F-9 Park and almost flat with approximately 36m (118ft) of elevation gain on each loop. It can easily be completed within the 1-hour time limit. The course is a mixture of gravel and dirt tracks.

Margalla Backyard Ultra Details:
SATURDAY and SUNDAY on 4TH & 5TH December 2021
Meeting Time: 07:00 am at F-9 Park Gate 4 (F-8 Side) Islamabad, Pakistan. https://goo.gl/maps/wPHyewNsk3FwwxuU8 You can set up camp with your support crew for the duration of the event.
Starting Time: 09:00 am
Level: Easy to Advanced
Duration: 1 hour
Terrain: Gravel and Dirt
Distance: 6.7km (4.1-mile) loop. You can run as many loops until remains last one standing
Ascent: 118ft (36 meters).
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2839747093578579314

Margalla Backyard Ultra participants will receive.
• Medal
• T-shirt
• WINNER will receive special Medal and Shield

SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/WboBMZfCADBX7aXD9

REGISTRATION FEE: 1500 PKR

Please note that the event may be subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions or ICT Administration permission. We are hopeful that by December things fully back to normal and the event can go ahead following the format above.

Margalla Backyard Ultra Coordinators
Javed Ali
+92-346-3863624
Waqas Sheikh
+92-322-4092269
Adnan Khan
+92-317-5674964

Margalla Hills Runners Disclaimer:

MHR short, medium and long-distance hill/trail runs are open to everyone and anyone can join the running events. But make sure you're fit enough to run on hills/mountains/trails continuously for at least 3 to 4 hours at a good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the event, the sole purpose to run and to become a strong long-distance hill/mountain/trail runner. Participation in the event is at the athlete’s discretion, therefore the MHR Club is not responsible for the participants' actions. MHR is a non-registered body and cannot be held liable for anything including but not limited to any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise. Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan. Your decision to voluntarily partake in the race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of the for any claim.

• Javed Ali (MTR)
  Organizer
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