Austria Backyard Ultra -
Amstetten-Forstheide 2027
+ PREMIERE:
Austria Backyard 7+1

The first Austria Backyard Ultra of the 2027 season

How many loops do you dare?

7 laps is more than a marathon.

15 laps is 100 km.

24 laps is 100 miles.

Spring Edition - Run into the Season!

The Austria Backyard Ultra in Lower Austria, set in a beautiful forest landscape in Amstetten, opens the 2027 season.

The Backyard Ultra mode is very simple.

Every hour the runners start a 6.706 km (=4.167 miles) long course. You have exactly one hour to do this. If you don't finish the round on time and don't start again, you're out! No late start! Very easy! ;-)

The event runs until there is only 1 runner left on the course. => open end

The race takes place according to the official Backyard Ultra regulations of the American original.

rules in detail

Kick off for the first yard
09:00 on April 24, 2027

Start for the Austria Backyard 7+1
08:30 on April 25, 2027

Timeline Amstetten 2027

Friday, 04/23/2027:

05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.: bib pick-up

Saturday, 04/24/2027:
07:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.: bib pick-up

08:30 a.m.: race briefing
09:00 a.m.: START Austria Backyard Ultra Amstetten - Forstheide

Sunday, 04/25/2027:
06:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.: bib pick-up Austria Backyard 7+1

08:00 a.m.: race briefing Austria Backyard 7+1
08:30 a.m.: START Austria Backyard 7+1 Amstetten - Forstheide

04:30 p.m.: Finisher Ceremony Austria Backyard 7+1 Amstetten - Forstheide

Musical accompaniment and moderation from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Early shopping Sunday, April 25th, 2027

award ceremony does not take place for the Backard Ultra. Prizes and the DNF trophy will be handed over immediately after the runner's DNF.

For the time-limited Austria Backyard 7+1, the award ceremony will take place after the end of the eighth round, i.e. at around 4:30 p.m.

DNF the runner: If you are more drawn to the gastro instead of to the starting line, you have to deregister yourself with the organizers and receive your very own DNF trophy in return.

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PREMIERE: Austria Backyard 7+1

What is Austria Backyard 7+1?

It runs the same course as Austria Backyard Ultra. See below for details on the route.

Austria Backyard 7+1 starts 30 minutes after ABU so that runners do not meet and support each other on the course.

Unlike the ABU, the first seven laps/yards (=marathon) of the AB7+1 are run in the usual Backyard Ultra mode. The eighth lap is the final lap for everyone.

The fastest runner in the eighth lap is the winner!

The lap times in the first seven yards do not count towards the final result.

The race ends for all participants after the eighth yard.

Anyone who runs fewer than eight laps will receive a DNF, just like in all other ABUs.

Take it easy during the first run of the marathon, then sprint for the winning yard!

Is the Austria Backyard 7+1 officially accredited?
YES.

The yards of the Austria Backyard 7+1 are included and evaluated in all ABU statistics.

Your result therefore counts towards both the ABU Hall of Fame AND the Austria Backyard Ultra Series ranking!

In addition, the results are also officially recognized for Laz's international Backyard Ultra statistics. However, the 8 yards will probably not be enough to qualify for the World Championships. ;-)

Participants in Austria Backyard 7+1 enjoy all the benefits of the event that you are familiar with from Austria Backyard Ultra Events.

When can I arrive for the Austria Backyard 7+1 and move into my athlete camp?
Since the Austria Backyard Ultra starts the day before, you should arrive and move into the athlete camp on the day of the competition, i.e. Sunday, if possible.

If there is sufficient space available in the ABU athletes' camp on Saturday evening due to participants who have already left, you can move in after consulting with the organizer (please be sure to ask!).

Please note that your place can only be guaranteed from Sunday morning onwards.

With Austria Backyard 7+1, we're rocking Sunday and celebrating the ABU participants, who are already on their second day on the road.

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That is not all ...

charity The Austria Backyard Ultra is a charity run!
All proceeds from the running event will be used for charitable purposes.
This will support people in need and social projects.

Austria Backyard Ultra Team Challenge:

In addition, you can register as a team of 3 for the Austria Backyard Ultra Team Challenge.

Each participant runs their own Backyard Ultra, whether with a team or without.

As soon as exactly three participants have registered with the same team name (please pay close attention to spelling and typos!), you will automatically be entered into the ABU Team Challenge. (No additional registration fees!)

The yards (= laps) of the three participants are simply added together.

If one team member drops out, the others can continue running as normal for as long as they want.

Run together, have fun, and motivate each other to achieve peak performance!

There are great prizes from La Sportiva for the winners.

Maximum security in uncertain times!

With our BE SAFE option for € 5, you can play it safe! Cancel by March 24th, 2027 without giving a reason and get your entry fee back.

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participation fee

AUSTRIA BACKYARD ULTRA

The participation fee at ABU Amstetten - Forstheide is structured according to the following participant contingents:

Step 1 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 40 places)

Step 2 - price of EUR 70,- (contingent of 80 places)

Step 3 - price of EUR 80,- (contingent of 80 places)

Step 4 - price of EUR 90,- (contingent of 80 places)

When the starting places for the Step 1 price have been sold out, the Step 2 price starts, etc.

Online registration closes on April 22rd, 2027 at the latest!

Late registration on site (if places are still available):

Entry fee EUR 100,-

An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (280 participants) has been reached.

AUSTRIA BACKYARD 7+1

The participation fee at Austria Backyard 7+1 Amstetten - Forstheide is structured according to the following participant contingents:

Step 1 - price of EUR 50,- (contingent of 40 places)

Step 2 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 40 places)

Step 3 - price of EUR 70,- (contingent of 40 places)

When the starting places for the Step 1 price have been sold out, the Step 2 price starts, etc.

Online registration closes on April 22rd, 2027 at the latest!

Late registration on site (if places are still available):

Entry fee EUR 80,-

An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (120 participants) has been reached.

Location & arrival & route Amstetten

Location on Google Maps

getting there

Directions:

Coming from Salzburg and Vienna: A1 Westautobahn – Amstetten West motorway exit

-> Roundabout, take the second exit B1/B121 towards Waidhofen/Y. to Ulmerfeld-Hausmening – before the railroad crossing, turn left towards the sports and recreation center

Coming from the south: A9 Pyrenees motorway – Traboch motorway exit

-> Roundabout, take the second exit onto the B115 towards Eisenerz, B121 Weyer - Waidhofen/Ybbs – Ulmerfeld-Hausmening – before the railroad crossing, turn left towards the sports and leisure center

Arrival by public transport:

Take the train (Westbahn line) to Amstetten, then the regional train to Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, then walk approx. 12 minutes to the start/finish area.

Route

In the heart of the Mostviertel region—where forests, meadows, and trails come together perfectly—the Austria Backyard Ultra Amstetten – Forstheide will take place for the first time in 2026.
The start and finish area is located in Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, right at the entrance to the Forstheide, one of the most beautiful running areas in Lower Austria.

The route covers 6.706 km of varied terrain:
firm forest soil, gravel forest paths, and short asphalt sections through the idyllic Forstheide.
The route is largely flat and even, with around 30 meters of elevation gain per lap – ideal for running at a steady pace for many hours and conserving energy.

The combination of shade, forest air, and spring temperatures makes the forest heath the perfect setting for your season opener. 😊

Route video:

Route map:

Elevation difference: 30 m

Maximum elevation: 291 m

Download GPX file:

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organizational

The route is clearly marked. After 10 laps at the latest, you'll know the route like the back of your hand anyway. 😉
There is a lawn for runners in the start/finish area. You must bring your own pavilions/sleeping tents or chairs. First come, first served! Runners who drop out early must vacate their space in the start/finish area. This allows runners who are still in the race to move closer to the starting line.
Restrooms are available near the start/finish area.
There is a refreshment station in the start/finish area. There are no refreshment stations along the route.
To avoid unnecessary plastic waste at the refreshment station, each participant should bring their own drinking cup/flask/bottle as usual!
The forest is a recreational area and not a dumping ground. We are moving in nature and should behave respectfully towards animals and nature.
Inappropriate behavior in nature (especially littering) will result in immediate disqualification.
The run takes place at your own risk and responsibility on an unclosed and unsupervised course. On roads, traffic regulations must be followed and traffic must be observed.
As usual, headlamps and reflective clothing are required during night hours.

The participant is responsible for accidents or injuries of any kind and must take out adequate insurance himself. The landowner and the organizer are not liable for this.

Services

race organization
Musical entertainment and moderation
Refreshments during the run (water, iso, cola, coffee, soup, tomatoes, cake, fruit, salt, peanuts, salt sticks/pretzels, spreads, chips, and much more). Subject to change. There is no guarantee that the complete offer will be offered throughout the event. Breakfast for the 24-hour/100-mile runners is an egg dish.
dnf-trophy and certificate for all participants
Parking and pitch for tent or pavilion
Changing, washing and shower facilities
DUV rating
…and much more!