Event Overview
| Date | Sep 26, 2026 |
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| Location | Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Format | Backyard Ultra |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | South America |
| Distance | 6.706 km per yard |
| Course model | Loop |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 293 m per yard |
| Cutoff | Last person standing |
| Start | 9:00 AM Saturday |
| Highlights | Hourly Trail Loop, Steep Backyard Course |
Course & Terrain
Technical trail loop at Pesqueiro do Elias II, repeated on the hour until only one runner can complete another yard.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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Why This Race Matters
A Lenda Backyard Ultra is a useful reference point for runners comparing backyard ultra events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Planning Notes
- Practice the exact hourly routine: loop, eat, foot check, bottle refill, and back to the start. The format rewards repeatability.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 2026 backyard ultra calendar
- Open the Backyard Ultra format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Build a backyard yard and rest-time schedule
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 19, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Big's Backyard Ultra listing — https://bigsbackyardultra.com/races/a-lenda-backyard/
- Organizer event page — https://backyardultra.com.br/e/a-lenda-2026
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 19, 2026.