ABOUT
EVENT CANCELLED
The Backyard Ultra
The concept of Backyard Ultra is more than 50 years old. Created by Gary Cantrell, a.k.a Lazarus Lake, the man behind The Barkley Marathon.
4 miles in under an hour, every hour, until only one person could complete the run. 4.16666667 miles (6.706km) an hour would come out to an exact 100 miles each day.
With no pressure to run fast, nearly everyone can participate, and it is an excellent format for socializing.
Runners who would ordinarily see each other for minutes at the beginning of the race, can run together as much as they wish, and every hour ends with the entire field gathered together. For those who drop, it is a time to sit, eat, talk, and watch the event continue to unfold, almost immediately.
New Backyard Ultras began springing up everywhere, and now, a mere 6 years after that first Backyard Ultra, the original Big's Backyard Ultra has become one of the most avidly followed ultramarathon races in the world, with a world class field, and a race record nearing 3 days and 300 miles, while backyard ultras are springing up all around the globe.
Golden Ticket
A guarantee entry slot to the Big Dog Backyard Ultra World Championship held in Tennessee, USA.
There are currently 36 events selected worldwide, representing 23 countries, to send their winner to the World Championship.
Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020 are proud to provide the winner a Golden Ticket to the World Championship in October 2020.
Great News ! Malaysia Backyard Ultra now is a new Malaysia Ultra League Championship (MUL) Candidate Race. Runners are to complete minimum of 50 km during this event for points entitlement.Sign up now and be part of this prestige championship league.
Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020
Event information:
Event Name : Malaysia Backyard Ultra
Event date : 4th July 2020
Time Start : 9am
Time end : Last One Stand
Expectation : 40 Hours
Duration : 68 hours (World Record)
Race venue : Kampung Orang Asli Batu 28, Jenderam, Dengkil
Category : 6.706km
Concept : Looping
Age Group : 18 Above
Location : https://goo.gl/maps/8MJo1ubTwPn
Official social media
FB: https://www.facebook.com/malaysiabackyardultra/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/malaysia_backyard_ultra
Entry requirements:
There is no entry requirement is needed, as backyard ultra is a self-challenge event. Many runners come back to backyard ultra to challenge themselves, every year, may not for the win, but to challenge how far they can go, go as long as they can, to meet their goals.
RACE PACK COLLECTION
In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, and due to the increasing treat of Covid-19, the Organizing Committee of Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020, would like to announce the cancellation of the event.
All entries of MBU2020 will be automatically transferred to Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2021 which will be held on July 3rd. For more info please contact organizer at Malaysia Backyard Ultra facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/malaysiabackyardultra/
REGISTRATION ENDS AT
15 March, 2020 11:59 PM (GMT +08:00)
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!
GOLDEN TICKET (ENTRY SLOT) TO THE BIG’S BACKYARD ULTRA (MBU ONLY)!!
EVENT CATEGORY
ENTITLEMENT
MEDAL DESIGN
TSHIRT DESIGN & SIZE CHART
MANDATORY ITEM (ALL CATEGORY)
Torch or Head lamp & enough spare batteries for the night.
6H L1 will need to carry the torch or headlamp at the starting.
Food & beverage serving time for runners
Lunch from 11am. Dinner from 6pm
WINNER PRIZE (MBU ONLY)
Only the last one stands will received winner trophy.
Winner of the Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020 will be entitle the Golden Ticket (Entry Slot) to the Big’s Backyard Ultra, the World Championship in Tennessee, USA in October.
RACE AGENDA
ROUTE MAP
SUPPORT CREW AND PUBLIC ACCESS
Parking
• Runners can park the car at the specific area, free of charge for participants & supporters.
• Please DO NOT leave your valuable items inside your vehicle.
• Malaysia Backyard Ultra Management, crew, volunteers, or any affiliated member will never responsible for any damage of your car and loss of your valuable item inside the car.
Camping
• We will be providing the spot for camping, free of charge, at the field in case you need to setup a tent.
• You need to register with the organizer on first come first basis.
• Camping can be check in from Friday evening onwards.
• Please bring you own tent and all necessary accessory.
Support Crew
• Support crew are not allowed to assist the runners during the run on the route.
• Support crew are allowed to assist your runner at the base, but please make sure you not blocking another runner’s way.
OTHER INFORMATION
Weather – General
• Hot & humid.
• Normally dry with less rain in this time of the year.
• Latest weather forecast will be update on MBU FB page
Terrain conditions
• Non-technical, partly muddy when wet
• Suitable for all kind of running shoe. Road shoe, multi terrain shoe, sandals.
• Not suitable with hiking shoes
• Palm Oil Loop
- 70% Gravels
- 20% Tarmac Road
- 10% Rubber Trail
- Elevation Gained: 100 Meter
-- Elevation Lost: 100 Meter
- Mostly shaded
• Lake Side Loop
- 90% Gravels
- 10% Tarmac Road
- Elevations Gained: 2 Meters
- Elevation Lost: 2 Meter
- Open area with partly shaded
Aids Stations
• The aid point will be at the Start/Finish area.
• There will be food, drinks and ice at the Start/Finish area.
• Lunch & dinner on 4/7, Saturday
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner on 5/7, Sunday onwards
• Any additional special food & drink, nutrition, or other food items that you require, please prepared your own self.
Emergencies support
• There will be a medical team on site to deal with medical emergencies for the duration of the event. If you have any problems while racing or encounter a fellow competitor having a problem, please notify the next marshal so that assistance can be given.
Facilities
• Toilets & changing facilities near the start/finish area
Results
• The MBU will be update on Malaysia Backyard Ultra FB page & Backyard Ultra event page. Everyone at home can track your progress. Likewise, you can view your progress on site.
Mandatory
• A torch/headlamp with sufficient spare battery for night time running.
• Runners have to prepare their personal belonging during the race
GO Cupless
• Keep in mind that it is "cupless" event. This policy is put into effect in an effort to reduce the amount of waste and adopt a sustainable “green” practice for the event and the sport of trail/ultra running.
Recommendation
• Extra shoe & socks
• Extra dry clothes
• Rain jacket
• Small hydration bottle (to be carry during the run)
• Cap with neck cover, sun cream, sunglass, arm cover
Parking
• Runners can park the car at the specific area, free of charge for participants & supporters.
• Please DO NOT leave your valuable items inside your vehicle.
• Malaysia Backyard Ultra Management, crew, volunteers, or any affiliated member will never responsible for any damage of your car and loss of your valuable item inside the car.
Camping
• We will be providing the spot for camping, free of charge, at the field in case you need to setup a tent.
• You need to register with the organizer on first come first basis.
• Camping can be check in from Friday evening onwards.
• Please bring you own tent and all necessary accessory.
ORGANIZER
VIDEO LINK
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT
MBU2020 registrations alert.
The organizing team of Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020 wish to inform that the online registration for MBU2020 has been temporary suspended, with effect immediately, until further noticed.
Although MBU2020 have only offer limited slot to participants, and MBU2020 still 4 calendar months away. But with the incubation period of the C19 is longer then we can expected. The risk of deliver the disease to the resident of Kampung Orang Asli Jenderam is very high, and the health of the participants, the supporters, the crew and the public are also our priority concerned.
The registrations link provide by Check Point Spot & JomRun is still active, but please DO NOT proceed the registrations until further notice by Team MBU2020 on Malaysia Backyard Ultra FB page.
The Team MBU are observing the condition of C19 for the next few weeks, and closely monitoring the instruction by Ministry Of Health and Sports Commissioner Department.
More update following soon.
For your own safety and convenience, please keep training, until then, whenever the Backyard Ultra is good to go, you are ready.
Together we fight C19
Team MBU2020
#backyardultra
#mbu2020
#malaysiabackyardultra
#lastonestanding
#goldenticket
#jomrun
Memo of the Cancellation
In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, and due to the increasing treat of Convid-19, the Organizing Committee of Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020, would like to announce the cancellation of the event.
The MBU2020 Organising Committee has decided to make this difficult decision to cancel the event, in considering of the health and safety of not just the participants, but also the resident in the Kampung Orang Asli Jenderam.
All entries of MBU2020 will be automatically transferred to Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2021 which will be held on July 3rd.
The Organizing Team would like to express our sincere apology for any inconveniences that may cause.
Thank you again for the understanding and the support, we looking forward of seeing you again in Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2021.
Your sincerely,
Organizing Committee
Malaysia Backyard Ultra
Memo of the Cancellation
In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, and due to the increasing treat of Convid-19, the Organizing Committee of Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2020, would like to announce the cancellation of the event.
The MBU2020 Organising Committee has decided to make this difficult decision to cancel the event, in considering of the health and safety of not just the participants, but also the resident in the Kampung Orang Asli Jenderam.
All entries of MBU2020 will be automatically transferred to Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2021 which will be held on July 3rd.
The Organizing Team would like to express our sincere apology for any inconveniences that may cause.
Thank you again for the understanding and the support, we looking forward of seeing you again in Malaysia Backyard Ultra 2021.
Your sincerely,
Organizing Committee
Malaysia Backyard Ultra
