Austria Backyard Ultra -
Thüringen/Vorarlberg 2026
The first Austria Backyard Ultra in Vorarlberg
How many loops do you dare?
7 laps is more than a marathon.
15 laps is 100 km.
24 laps is 100 miles.
The first Austria Backyard Ultra in Thüringen/Vorarlberg
New Austria Backyard Ultra in Vorarlberg on a flat course with beautiful views of the surrounding mountain panorama.
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.
Timeline Thüringen 2026
Friday, 10/23/2026:
05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.: bib pick-up in front of the hall
Saturday, 10/24/2026:
07:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.: bib pick-up in front of the hall
09:00 a.m.: START Austria Backyard Ultra Thüringen
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.
DNF of a 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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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 September 24th, 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 Thüringen 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 60 places)
Step 4 - price of EUR 90,- (contingent of 70 places)
When the starting places for the Step 1 price have been sold out, the Step 2 price starts, etc.
Online registration closes on October 20th, 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 (200 participants) has been reached.
Location & arrival & route Thüringen
Location on Google Maps
Arriving by car
Coming from Innsbruck on the A14, take exit 57-Bludenz, continue towards Ludesch and follow the road to Thüringen. In Thüringen, turn left after 500 m onto Sankt Anna Straße.
Coming from Bregenz and Feldkirch, take exit 50-Nenzing Bludesch on the A14, continue towards Bludesch and follow the road to Thüringen. In Thüringen, turn right onto Sankt Anna Straße after 800 m.
Public transport
Take the train to Ludesch, Nenzing, Nüziders, or Bludenz. Buses 560 and 565 stop directly in front of the start area (Thüringen Mittelschule station).
Route
The Backyard Ultra route starts south of the center of the municipality of Thüringen. The first 500 m are flat and run through a quiet residential area.
After that, the route descends steadily but almost imperceptibly by about 40 meters. From the halfway point, it climbs steadily back up towards the start/finish area.
The surface is paved throughout. About one-third of the route runs through shady forest, with the rest through open fields with views of the surrounding mountain panorama.
Route details:
Elevation difference: 42 m
Maximum elevation: 555 m
Download GPX file:
Impressions from the course
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Event area
Participants have access to a lawn for tents 50 m from the start area. The Mittelschule hall and the paved forecourt between the hall and the start area can also be used.
The supermarket is only 120 m away. Several restaurants are also within walking distance.
There are two parking areas available exclusively for visitors to the event.
The entrance to the Hilti employee parking lot is located here: Hilti parking lot entrance
Please only use the large employee parking lot; the visitor parking spaces along Werkstraße must be kept free out of consideration for the neighbors.
The Hartmann Haus company parking lot can also be used: Hartmann Haus company parking lot
The two smaller parking areas marked on the map are public parking lots. Please only park in designated spaces. Under no circumstances should you park on the side of the road or in fields!
Accommodation:
Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus
+43 5552 30227
info@alpenregion.at
https://www.vorarlberg-alpenregion.at/de
Campsite:
The nearest campsite is only 6 km away (Panorama Camping Sonnenberg in Bludenz).
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organizational
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The route is clearly marked. After 10 laps at the latest, you'll know the route like the back of your hand anyway. 😉
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The route is paved throughout.
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In the start/finish area, the middle school hall is available to all participants for chairs, coolers, sleeping bags, etc. First come, first served!
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There is also a field for runners 50 m from the start/finish area: you must bring your own pavilions/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 start line.
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Participants may only be supported by assistants in the start/finish area. There is no limit to the number of assistants. In the interests of fairness, assistants must not obstruct or restrict other participants. We recommend one assistant per participant. We ask for particular caution during the first few hours, when almost all participants are still in the race.
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Restrooms are available near the start/finish area.
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There is a refreshment station in the start/finish area. There are no refreshment stations along the route.
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To avoid unnecessary plastic waste at the refreshment station, each participant should bring their own drinking cup/flask/bottle as usual!
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Inappropriate behavior in nature (especially littering) will result in immediate disqualification.
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The run takes place at your own risk and responsibility on an unclosed and unsupervised route. On roads and bike paths, traffic regulations must be observed and traffic must be taken into account! Vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians may be present on the running route.
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As usual, headlamps and high-visibility vests are mandatory during nighttime 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
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race organization
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Musical entertainment and moderation
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Refreshments during the race (water, isotonic drinks, cola, coffee, soup, tomatoes, cake, fruit, salt, peanuts, pretzels, bread spreads, chips, and much more). Subject to change. No guarantee that the full range of refreshments will be available throughout the entire event.
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dnf-trophy and certificate for all participants
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Parking spaces are limited. Please park only in designated spaces.
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Space in the large participant hall for sleeping bags, chairs, food, etc.
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Changing, washing and shower facilities
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DUV rating
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…and much more!
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Sponsors and supporters of the ABU Thüringen
Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters of the ABU Thüringen
Official Nutrition Partner:
Organizer:
Functional Fitness Montafon
Ansprechpersonen bei organisatorischen Fragen:
Martin Ladner
+4367762773903
martin.ladner@gmx.net
Johanna Thiel
+436502700641
thiel.johanna@gmx.at
