Following the success of our first Loop Til You Drop in October 2025 Polka Dot Races Loop Til You Drop Back Yard Ultra. Sponsored by The Northampton Grocer

Where endurance meets strategy, and the last one standing wins! This unique ultramarathon format challenges runners to complete a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop every hour, on the hour
Runners must start each loop precisely on the hour or you are out

Backyard Ultras are test both physical and mental endurance but they are the most social events, always starting together, resting together and motivatng each other all the way.

PAIRED OPTION

This event sees a route where runners can enter as pairs and share the loops, only one of the pair can be on the course at any one time, the loops are alternated.

If one of the pair cannot run anymore, both runners are DNF and out.

7 Hour Max 

Not ready to run solo for many hours day and night,  then try the 7 Max same route, same format but capped at 7 hours, running through the day only.

Chip timed, Well stocked aid station, First aid, Porta-loos, Prizes.

TIMINGS

• 6.00am Arrival/Set up

• 8.30am Race Brief

• 9.00am Start

•  Finish time unknown.

Whether you're here to push your boundaries, test your mental toughness, or support the incredible athletes, Backyard Ultras promise an unforgettable test of endurance, grit, and community spirit.
Are you ready to go one more loop? 

The Facebook event page is here - https://www.facebook.com/events/1299793327908087 If you have any questions please feel free to message us on there or email kerry@polkadotevents.co.uk or Thenorthamptongrocer@gmail.com and we will come back to you as soon as possible.