13 Sept 2025
Cork
Countdown to race day!
🏅 Kilworth Backyard Ultra 🏞️
County: Cork
📅 Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00
🏃♂️ Distance: 6.70 km (Backyard Ultra format)
🏔️ Climb: 125 meters
💪 Event Difficulty: 10 (Extreme) - >1,000M ascent or >30Km
📍 Race Marking: Only major junctions marked
📡 GPS Allowed: No
🎽 Mandatory Kit
Level C - Advanced Kit:
Waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams 🌧️
Hat or buff 🧢
Gloves 🧤
Whistle 📯
Charged mobile phone with emergency number stored 📱
Foil blanket, bivvy bag, or equivalent 🛏️
Waterproof full leg cover 👖
Means to carry at least 500 mL of water 💧
Emergency food 🍫
Map of route/area 🗺️
Compass 🧭
Note:
The final kit to be carried will be determined on the day based on weather conditions.
Failure to carry the required items may result in disqualification. Random checks will be carried out.
🚗 Entry Details
Entry details will be released closer to the event.
Entries generally open a couple of weeks prior.
🏁 Race Start
Main Start: 12:00
Prepare yourself for the extreme challenge of a Backyard Ultra at Kilworth! 🌟
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