Results: 2026
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Overall winner | Henrique Alves (Portugal) | 22 yards · 147.532 km |
| Assist (DNF) | André Costa (Portugal) | 21 yards · 140.826 km |
The results list has no gender column, so the last woman standing is not shown here. 56 runners completed at least one yard.
Source: RaceResult — Lisboa Backyard Ultra 2026 results. Checked October 3, 2026.
Event Overview
A last-person-standing trail race on an hourly 6.706 km loop inside Lisbon's large Monsanto Forest Park.
| Date | Sep 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Format | Backyard Ultra |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | Europe |
| Distance / duration | 6.706 km per yard |
| Course model | Loop |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 46 m per yard |
| Cutoff | Last person standing |
| Start | 8:00 AM Saturday |
| Field size | 60 runners |
| Highlights | Urban Forest, Silver Ticket Event |
Course & Terrain
Gently rolling trail loop in Monsanto Forest Park, with all runners starting another 6.706 km yard every hour.
Why This Race Matters
Lisboa 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.
Preparing for a Race Like Lisboa 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 tested fueling routine 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.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
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 Lisboa Backyard Ultra site — https://www.lisboabackyardultra.com/en
- Official race rules — https://www.lisboabackyardultra.com/en/regulamento
- Official results — https://my.raceresult.com/425143/live
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 19, 2026.