Arctic Backyard Race Event 29 June 2024

Attention all runners and outdoor enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 29, 2024, as Kirkenes hosts the exciting Arctic Backyard running event. This unique race offers a variety of distances to accommodate all experience levels, from one-mile fitness runs to ultramarathon challenges, providing the perfect blend of competition and scenic beauty.

Event overview: The race starts from the Kirkenes and Surroundings Ski Club (KOS) warm-up room and takes participants along a picturesque route that winds around Andrevann. The course has a combination of asphalt and gravel roads, ensuring a dynamic running experience.

Participants will tackle laps of approximately 6.7 kilometers each, with the first lap starting at 12:00 p.m. Subsequent laps will start on an hourly basis, and runners must complete each lap within the hour to advance to the next round, with a maximum of 12 laps.

Enjoy a strategic and social run: Arctic Backyard encourages a strategic approach to running—fast runners can take breaks between laps in a warm ski lodge, while steady pace runners can conserve energy throughout the race. Designed as a social event, it invites everyone to participate, whether to enjoy a single lap or compete hard over multiple laps.

Event details:

• Location : Tufteparken/Skileik area near Andrevann, near Kirkenes Hospital.
• Course details and registration : For more information about the course and to register, visit Backyard Ultra Kirkenes .

Important information for participants:

• Food and refreshments will be available for all participants.
• Toilet facilities are available.
• Participants are required to bring their own cup to help reduce environmental impact.

Rewards for participation:

• Prizes for the first three finishers among both men and women in the final round.
• Awards for the fastest overall male and female runner.
• Everyone who completes 12 laps will receive a special commemorative cup, and all participants will receive medals.

The registration fee varies by date, from NOK 350 for early registration to NOK 450 closer to the event date.

Arctic Backyard Kirkenes is a prominent event in the Kirkenes region calendar, bringing together the community and visitors for a day of sporting challenges and scenic enjoyment. Whether you are there to set a new personal best or just enjoy the company, this event will undoubtedly be a highlight of the summer season in Kirkenes.