The Turbine Backyard Ultra
Saturday 19th September 2026 at West Shields Farm, Satley, near Tow Law.
START: 10:00 AM
REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM on the 19th September
The Turbine Backyard Ultra follows the same format as Big’s Backyard Ultra. Competitors must complete the 4.1-mile loop on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains. A bell will sound exactly on the hour, and failure to be at the starting area before the bell rings results in disqualification.
A 5-person team option is available, where team totals are calculated, and the winning team receives a race memento. A participant's team yard only counts while at least two runners from the team are still running. Once a team is down to one runner, that person is classified as a solo runner.
All competitors receive a DNF wooden spoon. The course is approximately 400ft of elevation gain per loop and consists of farmland, single-track trail, and woodland dirt tracks. The route is fully waymarked. Appropriate clothing for the weather is mandatory, and a headtorch and spare batteries are advised for running into the night.
There will be a fully stocked Runners Food Station with drinking water at the start/finish area. Crews are welcome to prepare basic food needs. Access to hot water, a toaster, and a microwave will be provided. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from on-site vendors, Cheese & Crumble Scoops and The Bramble & Oak Coffee Box.
GPS live tracking by Geo Tracker, toilets, and on-site medical cover will be provided. Camping and parking are available from Friday 18 September 2026 for runners and their crew.
Entry and What's Included
Solo: £104 affiliated / £106 unaffiliated
Team (5 people): £450 (£90 per person)
All participants receive an eco memento of mixed wild flower seeds and a wooden DNF spoon.