Welcome and Hello
Welcome to the inaugural Lamarth Backyard Ultra
Cornwall's only backyard ultra set in a beautiful farm location, near Helston
An interesting ultra challenge that sets you against yourself.
Do I go out hard and have time to rest or take it steady throughout the challenge?
You are able to arrive on the campsite from noon on the Thursday and set up, ready for the race. Make sure you and your guest check in, then relax on the site or pop out for a walk down the beach, the rest of that day is yours.
All the services you could ask for are provided for by the farm. Toilets, showers, a washing area, etc
There is also a freezer for ice packs and sockets for recharging devices.
The course is farm land. You are very welcome to do a recce on the Thursday to check it out.
It is almost entirely hard packed soil with some grass and a little stony track
It will be marked with yellow arrows and all the turns will be marked with electric fence posts and bright tape.
The food and water station will be at the start/finish line as will be the toilets.
REMEMBER whatever breaks you take, you must be back in the start box before the bell rings!
The whole concept of the backyard is the mental challenge, are you ready?
Thank you to all the businesses that support us and all the volunteers. These events would never happen without you
See you all at the Lamarth Farm on Thursday 22nd August 2024
Event Schedule
Event HQ is in the Barn, you will find lots of signposts
Lamarth Farm Campsite, Nr Helston,
Cornwall TR12 7QP
Pitches will be allocated and you can park right next to your pitch
Registration and ID check is 6.00 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday in the barn
Event briefing is at 7:45 am, adjacent to the start box
(Toilets are situated next to the feed station)
The first start will be at 8am promptly with each start on the hour, every hour
We cannot wait to welcome you all back every loop and then sending you out again
As with all Backyard's, there are no medals but all runners who DNF'd get a memento
Only the last person, still running, who finishes the last lap, gets a trophy
There is no bag drop at this venue as your cars/vans , are on part of the course.
The venue accepts no responsibility for your car or your belongings
I will set up an area for you to leave a dry bag with a change of clothes in, please make sure
that it is well marked. This will be close to the finish line
Health and Safety
We do our absolute best to make sure your day goes swimmingly but sometimes things go wrong.
If you are unwell, please do not turn up and try to run. The whole thing could unravel very quickly.
Look after yourself and your well being first
Please dress appropriately for the weather. It's a Cornish Summers, you could get anything!
The kit list for this event is advisory but it is built on years of knowledge. We would not run without it
No on the day entries and you will be asked for photo ID.
For safety and medical reasons, we must make sure nobody is running under someone else's name. It is foolhardy and dangerous
Please fill out all the details on the back of your bib number. This is in case you get into difficulties.
It also has our emergency contact numbers on it
We have Omega Medical attending the event and looking after all the runners. They have been at every Bys Vyken event since 2016 and are thoroughly experienced. We would not trust anyone else
If at any point, you feel the need to retire from the event. Please get word to a marshal or contact us directly. We need to know that you are safe. There will be safety arrows out on the course, directing you to the shortest route back.
Please respect the environment and do not litter, deliberate acts of littering will be a disqualification
Please overtake runners responsibly and also give way to other runners safely. Respect everyone
The event is timed with ankle tags, so please think where you would like to be at the start line. May not be worth getting trampled on by the stampede.
This race has no cut offs, you just have to beat the clock and keep going
Other things to remember
This is a loop event. You will be out there with a lot of runners, please respect each other. If you feel you are going to smash a loop, then get out front. If you are going to plod then please hang back. Its open fields so plenty of room but it will be tighter on the corners
Sorry, no dogs are allowed to run in this event
All photo ID shown must be a physical item, ie; drivers licence, passport
The aid station provide your standard fare for a race day, crisps, nuts, sweets and fruit. There are large water containers at each station as well as cola.
Bys Vyken are a cup less events company so please bring your own.
There will also be hot food served from noon until the end of the event. It will be simple hot food, Jacket potatoes, Bolognaise, pasta, rice, toast, soup
Please also be respectful at Lamarth Farm. They allow us to race here and we would like to continue to do so.
Kit List
Quality waterproof jacket with taped seams
Cap, buff or similar
Hydration system (vest/pack) 500ml min
Reuseable cup
Nutrition
First aid kit with blister plaster
Foil blanket
Whistle
Fully charged mobile phone
Spare clothes
Thank you for reading all of the above and we look forward to welcoming you all aboard on the day
ARC Permit Number ARC/ 24/0290