I tried the brutal running craze that’s totally addictive – here’s what it’s really like to do a backyard ultra

Backyard ultra events have seen a surge in popularity over the last five years, attracting participants to these challenging competitions. The format requires runners to complete a 4.16 mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one person remains standing. These unique events push athletes to their absolute limits. Recently, Helen Coffey, a backyard virgin, experienced one of the toughest versions of this addictive running craze during a competition held in Kent.