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The top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra are going to participate in the 2nd edition of the Backyard Ultra World National Championship as Team Pakistan to compete with the best of the best ultra-runners from 50 countries around the world. Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is going to organize the 2nd edition of the Backyard Ultra World National Championship. The event is only for the top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra which will be held on 9th Dec 2023. SPONSORSHIP and SUPPORT: It’s TEAM PAKISTAN. Let’s join hands to sponsor and support the first-of-kind event in the history of Pakistan. Companies & individuals interested in sponsoring or supporting the event may contact: Javed Ali (+923336424818) Backyard Ultra is the biggest Ultra-running event in the world. Where “There is No finish. There is only one finisher. The last one standing”. What is BACKYARD ULTRA? The backyard is the brainchild of Lazarus Lake, the race director of Barkley Marathons. Backyard ultra is a form of ultra-marathon race where competitors must consecutively run laps with a distance of 6.706km or exactly 6706 meters (4.167 miles) in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s lap, which starts at the top of the hour. Runners continue to run laps till there is only one runner left. S/he is declared the finisher/winner once s/he runs the last lap, within the hour. BACKYARD ULTRA RULES  https://backyardultra.com/rules/  “Margalla Backyard Ultra” follows the exact same format as the famous “Big Dog's Backyard Ultra”.  Runners have to must complete a 4.1-mile (6.706km or exactly 6706 meters) loop in an hour until only 1 runner remains.  The bell will be sounded exactly on the hour and if you have failed to make the starting area before the bell rings, then you will be disqualified from the event and will become one of the many DNFs!  There will be only 1 athlete who does not receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) and he/she will be the champion.  You will need to get your pacing right, as going too fast and you are going to be hanging around at the start waiting to go again but take it too easy and you may find yourself working harder than you need to, to make the time limit. Course/Route The course is in F-9 Park and almost flat with approximately 36m (118ft) of elevation gain on each loop. It can easily be completed within the 1-hour time limit. The course is a mixture of gravel and dirt tracks. Event Details: SATURDAY 19th October 2024 Meeting Time: 04:00 pm at F-9 Park Gate 4 (F-8 Side) Islamabad, Pakistan. https://goo.gl/maps/wPHyewNsk3FwwxuU8 You can set up camp with your support crew for the duration of the event. Starting Time: 05:00 pm Level: Advanced Duration: The Last One Standing Terrain: Gravel and Dirt Distance: 6.7km (4.1-mile) loop. You can run as many loops until remains last one standing Ascent: 118ft (36 meters). Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2839747093578579314 The event is only for the top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra which will be held on 9th Dec 2023. Race Coordinators Javed Ali (92-346-3863624) Sultan Khattak (92-332-9942615) Margalla Trail Runners Disclaimer: The Backyard Ultra World National Championship-Team Pakistan event is only for the top 15 athletes of Margalla Backyard Ultra which will be held on 9th Dec 2023. This event is not open to the public. But the 3rd edition of Margalla Backyard Ultra is open to everyone and will be held on December 9, 2023. Margalla Trails Runners running events are open to everyone and anyone can join the running events. But make sure you're fit enough to run on hills/mountains/trails continuously for at least 3 to 4 hours at a good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the event, the sole purpose is to run and to become a strong long-distance hill/mountain/trail runner. Participation in the event is at the athlete’s discretion, therefore the MTR Club is not responsible for the participants' actions. MTR is a non-registered body and cannot be held liable for anything including but not limited to any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise. Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan. Your decision to voluntarily partake in the race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of any claim. You may also like the following events from Margalla Trail Runners: Next month, 16th July, 05:00 am, Galiyat Mountain Trail 50K & 20K Race in Islamabad