Austria Backyard Ultra -
Kirchdorf in Tirol 2026
+ PREMIERE:
Austria Backyard 7+1

The flattest Austria Backyard Ultra in Austria!

How many rounds do you dare?

7 laps is more than a marathon.

15 laps is 100 km.

24 laps is 100 miles.

Austria Backyard Ultra on the flattest course in Austria

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 September 19, 2026

Start for the Austria Backyard 7+1
08:30 on September 20, 2026

Timeline Kirchdorf 2026

Friday, 09/18/2026:

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

Saturday, 09/19/2026:
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 Kirchdorf in Tirol

Sunday, 09/20/2026:
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 Kirchdorf in Tirol

Musical accompaniment and moderation from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m

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.

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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.

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. ;-)

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.

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

I have already registered for the Austria Backyard Ultra Kirchdorf and would like to change my registration to the AB7+1. Is that possible?

YES.

You can easily change your registration up to one month before the event.

We will refund you the difference between the entry fee you have already paid for the ABU and the entry fee for the AB7+1, minus a small processing fee of EUR 5.

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!

€ 5 from the entry fee will be donated to a charity chase. details will follow.

Austria Backyard Ultra Team Challenge:

In addition, you can register as a team of 3 for the Austria Backyard Ultra Team Challenge. Please note: Only applies to participants in the Austria Backyard Ultra!

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 August 19, 2026 without giving a reason and get your entry fee back.

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Participation fee

AUSTRIA BACKYARD ULTRA

The participation fee at ABU Kirchdorf/Tirol is structured according to the following participant contingents:

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

Step 2 - price of EUR 70,- (contingent of 60 places)

Step 3 - price of EUR 80,- (contingent of 60 places)

Step 4 - price of EUR 90,- (contingent of 60 places)

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

Online registration closes on September 16th, 2026 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 (250 participants) has been reached.

AUSTRIA BACKYARD 7+1

The participation fee at Austria Backyard 7+1 Kirchdorf/Tyrol is structured according to the following participant contingents:

Step 1 - price of EUR 50,- (contingent of 25 places)

Step 2 - price of EUR 55,- (contingent of 25 places)

Step 3 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 25 places)

Step 4 - price of EUR 65,- (contingent of 25 places)

Online registration closes on September 16th, 2026 at the latest!

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

Entry fee EUR 75,-

An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (100 participants) has been reached.

Location & arrival & route Kirchdorf in Tirol

Location up Google Maps

getting there

Directions:

Coming from Munich via Brannenburg -> Walchsee -> Kössen -> Kirchdorf in Tirol

Coming from Salzburg via Bad Reichenhall -> Schneizlreuth -> Lofer -> Kirchdorf in Tirol

Arrival by public transport:

By train to St. Johann in Tirol and further by bus/taxi to Kirchdorf

Parking possibilities you will find here:

Coming from Salzburg...

Route

Completely flat course along the Großache with beautiful views of the Kaisergebirge.

The running course is extremely flat and has a total of only 9 hm.

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to the online route HERE (Garmin Connect)

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The Event Area

There is a small and a large area available for your pavilions a few meters from the start/finish area. Please note that camping there is only possible to a limited extent, as these are asphalt/gravel pitches.

Please understand that you are not allowed to camp on the adjacent meadows.

A hall will be available as accommodation for athletes from 19.09. onwards. This is directly adjacent to the start/finish area.

There will be no allocation of pitches in either the athletes' hall or the pavilion area.

Electricity is not available in the pavilion area. Charging facilities will be set up in the athletes' hall and are freely available.

organizational

The route is sufficiently marked and secured by marshals. After 10 laps at the latest, you already know the way blindly. 😉
The route is mostly on wide asphalt roads. There is only one long, steep climb to run. The rest is flat.
In the start-finish area there is space for chairs, a cool box, a sleeping tent or a small pavilion for the runners. First come - first serve! Runners who drop out early must give up space in the start-finish area. This allows runners who are still in the race to move closer to the starting line.
Sanitary facilities are available near the start-finish area.
Refreshment station is in the start-finish area. There is no aid station on the route.
Inappropriate behavior on the running course (especially throwing away trash) will be punished with immediate disqualification.
The run takes place at your own risk and on your own responsibility on a route that is not closed off or monitored. On roads, the StVO must be followed and the traffic observed. Vehicles are to be expected on the running track.

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!