Kent Backyard Ultra | Round One: Vigo
Below are the key details about the running event along with a Google map & search link. Spot any mistakes or missing info? Use the 'Report' button below.
- When
- 16 Oct 2026
- Distances
- 4.167 mile loop each hour
- Location
- Vigo Rugby Football Club, Gravesend, Kent
- Terrain
- Trail
About Kent Backyard Ultra | Round One: Vigo
The Kent Backyard Ultra Series makes its first stop at Vigo RFC in Gravesham on 16 October 2026, kicking off on a Friday night. This is backyard ultra racing: runners tackle a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour, on the hour, with 60 minutes to complete each yard and return ready for the next. The format means runners can't outpace the clock, so the event naturally becomes a shared effort rather than a solo pursuit. Continue until you miss a cutoff or choose to stop; the race ends when only one runner completes a yard alone.
What makes backyard ultras distinctive is their social nature. With the same loop repeating across seven hours and everyone moving together through the night, runners share the experience of pushing through discomfort and fatigue as a group. It's a chance to test your limits in an unusually companionable setting—not in a single explosive effort, but methodically, one quiet hour at a time.
- Details incorrect?
- Report event Reported
More running events in South East
Disclaimer
Runventory uses publicly available data to curate a list of events that runners might be interested in.
We are not affiliated with any of the events listed on this website.
Always refer to an official event website for the most up-to-date information.