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2. Backyard Ultra-Marathon Tharandter Wald

Grillenburg, Saxony, Germany

August 15, 2026
Saxony
Trail
6.7 km
Backyard Ultra
Date:
August 15, 2026
Distances:
6.7 km, Backyard Ultra
Surface:
Trail
Location:
Grillenburg, Saxony, Germany

Race description

The 2nd Backyard Ultra Marathon in the Tharandter Forest is organized by SC Freital e.V. and takes place in one of Saxony's most beautiful forest regions. The course consists of a 6.7 km loop, mainly running on forest paths, with variations running clockwise and counterclockwise. The start and finish areas are located at the youth recreation farm Grillenburg. A total of 100 starting spots are available, with registration via RaceResult.

Highlights

  • 6.7 km long loop mainly on forest paths
  • Change of running direction: first counterclockwise, at night clockwise, during the day again counterclockwise
  • Start and finish area at the youth recreation farm Grillenburg

Additional information

The first 8 laps are run counterclockwise, from 6 PM (night course) clockwise, from 6 AM (day course) again counterclockwise. There are a total of 100 starting spots. Registration is via RaceResult. Maximum 100 participants, registration through RaceResult, accommodation at the youth recreation farm Grillenburg, running principle: hourly laps until only one runner remains.

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