Beecraigs Backyard Ultra – How Far Will You Go?

Step into the unknown at the inaugural Beecraigs Backyard Ultra – a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit set against the stunning backdrop of Beecraigs Country Park, West Lothian.

This event isn’t about how fast you can go. It’s about how long you’re willing to keep going. Runners will start a 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one remains. You have 60 minutes to complete each loop – finish early, rest, reset… and prepare to go again.

There is no set finish line. No medals for second place. Just the drive to push your limits and the chance to be the last one standing.

Race Day Details

Start time: 10:00am 

Venue opens: 6:00am 25th April (camping/set up available from 4pm Friday 24th April)

Registration: from 7:00am 

Race Briefing: 9:45am 

This is the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra — Scotland’s newest addition to the global Backyard
Ultra family.

❓ What Is a Backyard Ultra?

A Backyard Ultra strips racing back to its rawest form. No medals for second place. No set distance. No easy way out.

At 10:00am sharp, everyone sets off together on a 4.167-mile loop. Finish within the hour, and you earn the right to start the next lap at 11:00am. And again at 12:00pm. And so on.

If you don’t make it back in time? You’re out.
If you don’t make it to the corral before the bell? You’re out.

The race only ends when the last one runner standing completes a solo lap. Everyone else
is a DNF.

What’s Included?

Your entry covers:

• Race participation and timing
• Parking for one vehicle
• Access to camping area (tent or small shelter)
• Allocated hardstanding space for campervans
• Covered rest area (for those without tents/crew)
• Drinks and basic snacks (runners only)
• Toilets
• Live results and lap tracking
• DNF memento for all who take part
• Trophy for the last runner standing

Location
Beecraigs Country Park
Near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland

Nestled in the Bathgate Hills, Beecraigs offers forest trails, wildlife, and wide open skies —
and in April, everything from crisp spring mornings to dark, moody night loops.

We’ll send out detailed directions, site access info, and GPS links in your final race pack.

Course Info
Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) — the official Backyard Ultra distance.
The route follows a mix of forest trail, gravel paths, and undulating woodland tracks with
approximately 150m elevation per loop.

It’s runnable, scenic, and just hilly enough to keep you honest.

• The loop is the same every hour.
• Route markings will be clear and consistent.
• GPX and Strava links will be published ahead of the event.

⛺ Camping + Parking

• Venue access opens at 6:00am on Saturday.
• Registration opens at 7:00am at Race HQ.
• Each runner gets:
  o One parking space
  o One tent or small shelter space in the camping zone
  o Allocated campervan bay (if requested)

You’re welcome to bring a support crew — just keep vehicles and structures modest to
respect space limits.

Camping is available from Friday evening by request – more info to follow in pre-race
emails.

Starting Corral Rules

• Each lap starts exactly on the hour, every hour.
• You must be in the starting corral when the bell rings. No exceptions.
• Warnings will be given at 3, 2, and 1 minute before each lap begins.
• No poles, or on-course assistance allowed.
• You may only receive support between laps, never during.

Facilities

• Toilets on site
• Hot and cold water
• Covered rest marquee
• First aiders on site at all times
• Self-service table with:
  o Water
  o Squash
  o Tea + Coffee (bring a mug!)
  o Fruit + snacks

Please bring your own food and fuel — especially if you're going deep into the race.

Kit List
Compulsory:

• Head torch, chest torch or waist torch
• Hi-vis or reflective clothing for after dark
• Race number (you’ll get this at registration)
  Recommended:
   Weather-appropriate layers (April can bring anything)
   Reusable bottle or cup
   Trail shoes
   Warm clothing for crew or downtime
  
  

IMPORTANT

Runners may leave the course only to use the toilet.
You must check out at Race HQ when you DNF or withdraw.

Results + Prizes

• The winner is the last person standing and must complete a lap solo
• If no one completes a solo lap, there is no winner
• All other runners are classified as DNF (and yes, you’ll get a shiny memento for it)
• Winner receives:
  o Trophy
  o Free entry to next year’s event

❗ In Case of Cancellation
We’ll go ahead in almost all conditions.
The only exception is if the Park Ranger’s deems the site unsafe due to severe weather (e.g.
sustained high winds).

If that happens, we’ll offer:

• A rescheduled date (TBA)
• Partial refund

For refund and transfer details, please see full T&Cs at RunSmileInspire.