Austria Backyard Ultra - Loosdorf TRAIL 2027
+ PREMIERE:
Austria Backyard 7+1
ABU on one of Austria's most beautiful routes!
How many rounds do you dare?
7 laps is more than a marathon.
15 laps is 100 km.
24 laps is 100 miles.
Trail. Loop. Repeat.
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 one runner left on the course. => open end
The race takes place according to the official Backyard Ultra regulations of the American original.
What awaits you in Loosdorf:
The run will take place in Loosdorf/Albrechtsberg an der Pielach, near the Prinz company.
The route begins on asphalt for around 300 meters before turning onto a wide single trail along the Pielach. After around 1.5 kilometers, the route turns right onto a dirt track, where there is a turning point after another 500 meters.The route then leads back into the forest, where you have to overcome 170 meters of altitude over the next 1.5 kilometers before you reach the Loosdorf summit cross.
The way back is via forest roads and a small asphalt section back onto the single trail and the settlement road.
With an elevation gain of around 170 meters, the route is quite challenging, but most of it is on single trails, which makes this event an absolute highlight that you shouldn't miss out on.
Timeline Loosdorf TRAIL 2027
Friday, 05/28/2027:
05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.: bib pick-up
Saturday, 05/29/2027:
07:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.: bib pick-up
09:00 a.m.: START Austria Backyard Ultra Loosdorf
Sunday, 05/30/2027:
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 Loosdorf TRAIL
04:30 p.m.: Finisher Ceremony Austria Backyard 7+1 Loosdorf TRAIL
Musical accompaniment and moderation from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 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.
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 ...
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 April 29, 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 Loosdorf TRAIL is structured according to the following participant contingents:
Step 1 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 30 places)
Step 2 - price of EUR 70,- (contingent of 40 places)
Step 3 - Price of EUR 80,- (contingent of 40 places)
Step 4 - Price of EUR 90,- (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 May 27th, 2027 at the latest!
An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (150 participants) has been reached.
AUSTRIA BACKYARD 7+1
The participation fee at Austria Backyard 7+1 Loosdorf TRAIL is structured according to the following participant contingents:
Step 1 - price of EUR 50,- (contingent of 20 places)
Step 2 - price of EUR 55,- (contingent of 30 places)
Step 3 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 30 places)
Step 4 - Price of EUR 65,- (contingent of 20 places)
When the starting places for the Step 1 price have been sold out, the Step 2 price starts, etc.
Online registration closes on May 27th, 2027 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 Loosdorf
Location up Google Maps
getting there
At the highway exit A1 Loosdorf turn right - at the traffic circle take the fourth exit (direction JET petrol station) - straight on to the end of the road - then turn right and cross the B1 at the traffic lights - straight on again to Albrechtsberg - cross the bridge and then turn right
Route
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organizational
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The route is sufficiently marked. After 10 laps at the latest, you already know the way blindly. 😉
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Most of the route is on trails, with only around 600 meters on asphalt.
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There is a camping area for runners in the start/finish area. You must bring your own pavilions/sleeping tents or chairs.
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Sanitary facilities are available near the start-finish area.
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Refreshment station is in the start-finish area. There is no aid station on the route.
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Inappropriate behavior on the running course (especially throwing away trash) will be punished with immediate disqualification.
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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.
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As usual, headlamps are compulsory at night.
ATTENTION: In the case of a storm warning, the event in the “Ofenloch” forest area will be canceled or postponed due to the mortality of ash trees. In this case, registered participants will receive their money back.
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.
For accommodations around the event, we recommend the A1Motel (www.a1motel.at). Good, cheap and close to the event area of the ABU Loosdorf TRAIL.
Services
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race organization
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Musical entertainment and moderation
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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.
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dnf-trophy and certificate for all participants
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Parking and pitch for tent or pavilion
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DUV rating
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…and much more!
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Sponsors and supporters of the ABU Loosdorf TRAIL
Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters of the ABU Loosdorf TRAIL
Premiumsponsor:
Unterstützer:
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Official Nutrition Partner:
Organizer:
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3385 Prinzersdorf
+43 664 466 1851
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