{"id":715013,"date":"2025-03-20T07:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T07:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcyprus.com\/event\/cyprus-backyard-ultra-14-17-3-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T07:13:10","slug":"cyprus-backyard-ultra-14-17-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcyprus.com\/pl\/event\/cyprus-backyard-ultra-14-17-3-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyprus Backyard Ultra &#8211; 14-17.3.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Cyprus Backyard Ultra (CBU) is a thrilling last-person-standing race that pushes runners to their absolute limits. Inspired by the iconic Big Dog\u2019s Backyard Ultra, this event combines relentless endurance, mental fortitude, and the breathtaking beauty of Cyprus into an unforgettable challenge.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the <strong>very few ultra races on the island<\/strong>, and likely the <strong>only one that lasts this long in both distance and time<\/strong>, CBU stands out as a unique test of human endurance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Runners start together and must complete a <strong>6.706-kilometer loop<\/strong> within one hour.<br \/>\n\u2013 Those who finish early must wait at the start line until the next loop begins.<br \/>\n\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0No breaks or outside assistance are allowed during the loop, rest is only permitted between loops.<br \/>\n\u2013 \u00a0As the race progresses, each loop becomes a grueling test of <strong>physical stamina and mental resilience<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\u2013 The event continues until only <strong>one runner remains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Challenge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With <strong>no set finish line<\/strong>, the Cyprus Backyard Ultra is a true battle of pacing, recovery, and sheer determination. The last runner standing after all others have DNF\u2019d (Did Not Finish) is crowned the winner.<\/p>\n<p>Set against the stunning landscape of Oroklini, Larnaca, which combines breathtaking views of the sea from a hill, this race is not just about endurance, it\u2019s about camaraderie, pushing boundaries, and creating memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For the Technical Race Instructions click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcyprus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/technical-race-instructions-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cyprus Backyard Ultra (CBU) is a thrilling last-person-standing race that pushes runners to their absolute limits. 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