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Austria Backyard Ultra - Loosdorf TRAIL 2026

The start of the ABU Series 2026!

How many rounds do you dare?

7 laps is more than a marathon.

15 laps is 100 km.

24 laps is 100 miles.

The only Backyard Ultra in Lower 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 one 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

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.

Kick off for the first yard
09:00 on May 30, 2026

Timeline Loosdorf TRAIL 2026

Saturday, 05/30/2026:
07:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.: bib pick-up
09:00 a.m.: START Austria Backyard Ultra Loosdorf

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 medal will be handed over immediately after the runner's DNF.

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, hand in your timekeeping chip and receive your very own DNF medal in return.

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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 30, 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 Loosdorf TRAIL is structured according to the following participant contingents:

Step 1 - price of EUR 60,- (contingent of 30 places)

Step 2 - price EUR 70,- (contingent of 45 places)

Step 3 - Price of EUR 80,- (contingent of 45 places)

Step 4 - Price at EUR 90,- (contingent of 30 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 28th, 2026 at the latest!

Late registration on site:

Entry fee EUR 100,-

An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (150 participants) has been reached.

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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

The route is sufficiently marked. After 10 laps at the latest, you already know the way blindly. 😉
Most of the route is on trails, with only around 600 meters on asphalt.
There is a camping area for runners in the start/finish area. You must bring your own pavilions/sleeping tents or chairs.
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.
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

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.
medal and certificate
Parking and pitch for tent or pavilion
DUV rating
…and much more!