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KENT BACKYARD ULTRA: Event One – Vigo
Friday 14 November 2025
Start Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Vigo Rugby Club, Vigo Village

The Format

Here’s how it works.
Run 4.167 miles every hour, on the hour.
Finish your yard within 60 minutes and you go again. Miss the bell and you’re out.

This is an official Backyard Ultra, registered with the global Backyard Ultra database.

Event One begins under the stars with a rare Friday night start to set the tone for the season.
You’ll run together, rest together, and push through together, one yard at a time.

Entries

This page is for the Backyard Ultra option only.

If you want to enter the 7 Hour Challenge or the full Series Pass, you’ll need to book direct at
www.HellfireEvents.com

Places are capped at just 100 runners total across all entry types.
If you’re in, don’t hang around. Once it’s full, that’s it.

The 2025/26 Series

Vigo is Event One in the four-part Kent Backyard Ultra Series.

Series Dates:
• Event One – 14 November 2025 – Vigo Rugby Club, Vigo Village
• Event Two – 10 January 2026 – Great Farthingloe Farm, Dover
• Event Three – 7 March 2026 – Lillyroo’s, Sholden near Deal
• Event Four – 26 June 2026 – Bedgebury National Pinetum, Goudhurst

Each round brings something different. Fields, forests, farmland, and a few stubborn faces you’ll keep seeing again and again.

The Course

There’s a night yard and a day yard, switching at 9 AM and 9 PM.

You’ll run woodland trails, open paths through Trosley Country Park, and sections of the North Downs Way.
Expect runnable terrain, gentle climbs, and big open skies. When it rains, it gets muddy – so decent grip is a must.

It’s the perfect start to the series – friendly at first, until the hours start adding up.

Every yard is designed to wear you down slowly, just how it should be.

Night Running & Safety

We know night running can feel intimidating, especially if you’re arriving solo. So here’s how we make it safer, more welcoming, and better supported for everyone:

• The course is clearly marked throughout
• Marshals are stationed in key locations
• A dedicated sweeper follows each yard
• Everyone starts and finishes together

If you’d like to be paired with someone for your first yard or two, just ask at registration. We’ll make it happen.

This format is built on community. You won’t be alone out there.

Medals & Buckles

Every effort counts, and we make sure it’s recognised.

• Complete at least 1 yard: Kent Backyard Ultra Medal
• 24 yards / 100 miles: Bronze Buckle
• Be the Assist (2nd place): Silver Buckle
• Be the Last One Standing: Gold Buckle
• Most yards across all four rounds: Black Buckle

You don’t have to win. You just have to keep showing up.

Mandatory Kit

We keep it simple, but we keep it safe.

You must show this at registration and carry it during the event:
• Waterproof jacket with taped seams
• Headtorch (min. 300 lumens)
• Spare battery or backup light
• Reusable bottle or cup
• Trail shoes with grip (decent grip is essential – it can get muddy)
• Enough food to get you through

No kit, no start. No arguments.

The Way We Run Things

We don’t raise prices close to race day.
We don’t charge admin or processing fees on direct bookings.
The price you see is the price you pay.

Yes, we’re a business, but we’re runners too. Every choice starts with one question:
How would we want to be treated?

Ready to Enter?

Vigo is where it all begins. It’s your first step into the Backyard format – one quiet hour at a time.

Enter the Backyard Ultra below.
If you want the 7 Hour Challenge or Series Pass, book direct at www.HellfireEvents.com.

Stand on the line. Go yard by yard. Let’s see what happens next.

Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2025/26
www.HellfireEvents.com

View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.

View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.

This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

Other Hellfire Events

Sat 10 Jan 26	Kent Backyard Ultra - Dover
Sat 7 Mar 26	Kent Backyard Ultra - Sholden
Fri 26 Jun 26	Kent Backyard Ultra - Bedgebury

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