Run for Wolo On The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra
We’re looking forward to The Longbridge 100 Backyard (Winter) on 21 June. Longbridge (Wolo HQ) is the ancient name for the area we now call Litlington. The backyard concept is a ‘yard’ the runners will complete every hour on the hour (in this case a 623ft elevation of ancient Sussex download near our clubhouse). The winner? The runner that completes just one yard more than any other.
Brutal but Beautiful - Welcome to the inaugural running of The Longbridge Backyard Ultra. For those who have not taken part in a backyard ultra before then you’re in for a treat. It is a last-man/woman-standing event where you must begin a new lap on the hour, every hour. The race will only end when there is just one more runner remaining to start a lap. It’s sure to be an exciting and enjoyable event for runners and spectators alike with all the emotions guaranteed. There is a Winter and Summer event.
Whilst we do want to attract runners who can compete for days, we also want to stress that this event is open to everyone, especially if you haven’t taken part in a Backyard before. You will have so much support from myself, the team, and volunteers as well as other runners.
What are the specific rules regarding the Back Yard Ultra?
The course will be at least 4.167 miles long.
The starting corral will stay the same size throughout the event. When the bell rings at the start of the lap on the hour then you must be inside the starting corral. If you are not then you’ll receive a DNF and not be allowed to continue.
Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last, and warnings will be given at 3, 2, and 1 minute prior to the start of the lap. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts). Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed
No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners) and no personal aid is allowed during the loop. This includes being passed items or handing a jacket back to your support team, once inside the corral or the next lap has begun. You can only have assistance between finishing one lap and entering the starting corral for the next lap. Once the runner starts the lap they must be fully by themselves. Cheering and support from team members are allowed from the race HQ and corral only.
No artificial aids (including trekking poles).
Slower runners must allow faster ones to pass
If no runner can start one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
All runners must wear a running watch to record each loop and their cumulative distance.
More information about the event can be found using the link below:
https://3wordruns.eventrac.co.uk/e/the-longbridge-100-backyard-ultra-10228
The Wolo Foundation helps families living in Sussex through their cancer journeys. They support them by offering practical help and support to make their day-to-day lives easier. They work with local businesses and communities to offer families a wealth of services to support them through their diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
If you would like to find out a bit more about what they do, then please take some time to look at their website... www.wolofoundation.org If you would like to, then we would encourage our runners to raise as much as they can for this very worthwhile cause through additional sponsorship so that the WOLO Foundation can continue all of their wonderful work supporting families in Sussex who have been touched by Cancer. www.wolofoundation.org
WOLO will be offering FREE spaces to any runner that would like to raise funds (£500 minimum) for this great Sussex based cancer charity. If you are interested in supporting the charity please email Sam@wolofoundation.org