Austria Backyard Ultra -
One More Hour 2026

The first Austria Backyard Ultra in Carinthia

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 Carinthia!

ONE MORE HOUR ULTRA

Finally, the waiting is over.

the first official backyard ultra is coming to carinthia.

Together with the ONE MORE HOUR ULTRA team, we invite you to be part of one of the most exciting ultra-running events of the year.

Streamed live 24/7 on YouTube.

This year, 200 runners will have the opportunity to take their place at the starting line.

Anyone can apply - however, the final 200 participants will be personally selected by the organizing team after the application period ends.

Sign up now if you want to be part of the “ONE MORE HOUR ULTRA,” or take this opportunity to upload an Instagram Reel as part of your application. Find all the details on our Instagram account.

All selected participants will be notified by email once the selection process is complete.

Good luck. May the race begin soon.

How to participate?

Fill out the form using the link below with your full, real name. Only one registration is allowed per person.

We will collect all registrations until August 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. After the registration deadline, participants will be selected by our team and will receive their personal registration code via email.

With this code, you have 48 hours to complete your registration by paying the participation fee of €129.90.

If payment is not made within 48 hours, the code will expire and the spot will be reallocated.

As soon as your payment is confirmed, you will receive a final confirmation email.

Upon receipt of this email, your spot is firmly secured. The spot cannot be transferred to another person.

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Do you have any more questions?

Then feel free to send us an email at event@onemorehour.at

Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for us to respond to your inquiry.

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

2026 Freizeitanlage Reßnig (c) Stadtgemeinde Ferlach (c) contentbauer (1).JPG.jpeg

Kick off for the first yard
12:00 on November 7, 2026

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Timeline One More Hour 2026

Friday, 11/06/2026:

05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.: Meeting Point & Race Number Pickup – Gasthof Plasch, Ressnig near Ferlach (Carinthia) – for participants who have already arrived

08:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m.: Race briefing the night before – Mandatory attendance for all athletes (can also be attended online) – Live stream on YouTube

Saturday, 11/07/2026:
08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Check-in at Base Camp & Additional Race Number Pickup

11:00 a.m.: Start of the Livestream / Final Preparations + Official Course Presentation

12:00 noon: START Austria Backyard Ultra - One More Hour

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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.

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participation fee

AUSTRIA BACKYARD ULTRA

The participation fee at ABU One More Hour is EUR 129,90.

An early closing of the registration is possible at any time when the starter contingent (200 participants) has been reached.

No on-site late registration.

Location, directions & route One More Hour

Location on Google Maps

Arriving by car

Coming from Klagenfurt: Take the A2 South highway to the Klagenfurt interchange/Viktring exit, then continue on the B85 (Rosentaler Straße) south toward Ferlach (about a 15-minute drive from Klagenfurt).

From the south/Slovenia: Take the Loibl Pass (B91) north toward Ferlach. From Ferlach, continue toward Reßnig (signposted).

Parking

Right next to the event grounds; signs will be posted on site. No RV parking spaces (no electricity or water hookups for campers).

Route details

Terrain

>90% gravel, <10% asphalt, not technically challenging

Elevation Gain

Approx. 33 Hm uphill and 33 Hm downhill per lap

Elevation ranges from approx. 420 m to 425 m above sea level—a very flat to slightly hilly circuit.

Elevation Profile & GPX File

See below

Weather/Temperature/Elevation

November – relatively cold temperatures are expected. (Between a high of 15 degrees during the day and a low of 0 degrees at night)

The elevation is unremarkable (normal level).

Route details:

Elevation difference: 33 m

Maximum elevation: 425 m

Download GPX file:

Impressions form the course

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Base Camp, Equipment & meals

Camping Area: Maximum 3×3 m per athlete; spaces are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis.
Camp Check-In: Saturday 8:00–11:00 a.m. (see schedule).
Electricity: No electrical outlets available at base camp.
Restrooms: Shower and restroom facilities are available and in operation; drinking water is available at the restrooms and showers.
Personal gear: No additional storage area—each athlete must bring their own tent and personal gear. Everyone is responsible for their own belongings.
Refreshment station (start/finish area): Fruit, snacks, sports drinks, and water. The station is intended to supplement self-catering; it does not provide full meals for participants.

Mandatory Equipment & Safety

Headlamp: Absolutely required at dusk or in the dark.
Reflective clothing: Required - a high-visibility vest is not mandatory, but good visibility is essential.
Liability waiver: To be signed when picking up your race number.
Course marking: Marked with arrows on the ground and signs at key intersections.

Crew & Support Staff

Support: Permitted only at base camp. Spectators and supporters may be present along the course, but they may NOT accompany the athletes or provide any assistance.
Rule violation: Results in the disqualification (DQ) of the athlete in question.

Spectators & Live Experience

Access: Spectators are welcome around the clock.
Spectator Area: Large LED wall right next to the start/finish area.
Admission & Food/Beverage Options for Spectators: To be announced.
Live stream: 24/7 on YouTube.
Social media: Instagram @austriabackyardultra & @onemorehourultra for ongoing updates. Every few hours, participants will also receive a link to the latest photos via email or WhatsApp.
Photo coverage: Official photos by Thomas Oberdorfer.

Each participant is personally responsible for any accidents or injuries of any kind and must ensure that they have adequate insurance coverage. Neither the property owner nor the event organizer is liable for such incidents.

Finisher Achievements & Awards

Every participant will receive a starter pack containing a T-shirt and a patch or medal after finishing the race.
Winner (Last Man/Woman Standing): Will also receive a winner’s trophy.
DUV Ranking
Official event of the global Backyard Ultra Series. Results count toward the Backyard Ultra World Ranking.