Event Overview
| Date | Nov 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Format | Backyard Ultra |
| Terrain | Mixed |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 6.706 km every hour |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The official affiliated-race listing confirms November 7 at 10:00 AM. There is no scheduled finish: racing continues until one runner remains. |
| Elevation gain | 259 ft per loop, as listed by the organizer. |
| Cutoff | Each yard must be completed within one hour; the next starts on the hour. |
| Start | 10:00 AM |
| Field size | 100 places listed; this is capacity, not a confirmed entrant count. |
Course & Terrain
A 6,706 m loop through the grounds around Dunrobin Castle, with grass, woodland paths, a coastal path and tarmac.
The organizer describes November conditions as potentially cold, wet, windy or snowy.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Crew / pacers | No assistance on the course and no late starts. |
| Logistics note | The affiliated listing links registration and gives the organizer’s contact details for entry enquiries. |
Why This Race Matters
Ian and Nikki Harrison organize this Scottish coastal backyard, first held in 2023. Entry supports Assynt Mountain Rescue and Highland and Islands Blood Bikes.
Preparing for a Race Like Golspie Backyard Ultra
The backyard ultra race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Backyard ultras explained: Rules, distance math, current records and how a race ends.
- Backyard ultra training plan: A 16-week framework with hourly-loop rehearsals and a printable worksheet.
- Backyard ultra race strategy: Loop pacing, the routine between loops, sleep and knowing when to stop.
- Backyard ultra nutrition: A fueling framework to test for eating and drinking between loops.
Planning Notes
- Practice the exact hourly routine: loop, eat, foot check, bottle refill, and back to the start. The format rewards repeatability.
- 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
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- 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 November 4, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer-submitted Big’s listing: 2026 date, route and rules — https://bigsbackyardultra.com/races/golspie-backyard-ultra/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: November 4, 2026.