Before the race

How do I find out?

You can drive or cycle to TUIL Arena in Tromsdalen.

Parking at entrance A or Elvestrand cemetery.

You can also take the bus , then you get off at Kraftforsyninga or Båthavna. Please note that the buses run different routes at different times, so use Svipper to find the right bus.

The actual starting area will be at entrance F, by the first parking lot.

If you collect your start number before race day, you must use entrance A (the main entrance). There you will find our office on the 2nd floor. Feel free to stop by!

Where to stay

Do you need accommodation for the Tromsø Backyard Ultra? Our good friends at Tromsø Lodge and Camping are rooting for you and are offering discounted accommodation during the race weekend.

You can book this directly with Tromsø Lodge and Camping .

Start number

Everyone must pick up their start number well in advance of the race start.

Reselling of starting positions is permitted in eq-timing.

During the race

Rules

Participants run one lap every hour, starting the first lap on Saturday at 12:00.

When the starting signal sounds, you must be in the marked starting area. This applies every hour. If you miss the start, you are out. A whole number of laps are recorded, and each lap must be completed within one hour.

The first woman and man to finish on lap 24 wins the race.

Age limit: 18 years

Trail

The start/finish will be outside TUIL Arena in Tromsdalen. The race will mostly be on gravel roads in the Tromsdalen trail network, as well as some on asphalt.

Service offers during the race

Food and drink

Food and drinks are included in the entry fee. There will be a food and drink station available throughout the race, including bread slices and a selection of toppings.

Hot food is served both during the day and in the evening.

We will provide water, coffee and Maxim orange-flavored sports drink throughout the competition. We encourage all participants to bring their own cup or bottle for drinking.

Of course, there will also be some snacks and other goodies along the way – because here it should be possible to keep your energy up, round after round!

If you need adjustments or have food allergies, please contact us at info@msm.no

Arena, rest and facilities

The football hall at TUIL Arena will be the gathering point throughout the race. Rest, breaks and food will be served inside the football hall, which is open to both participants, spectators and supporters.

All participants will be given space, so we ask that everyone be considerate of each other and make good use of the space.

The hall is not furnished, so all participants must bring their own equipment, such as a chair, sleeping mat, blanket or similar.

There are toilets inside the TUIL arena, as well as good toilet facilities and changing rooms right outside entrance A/main entrance.

Safety is important, and the Red Cross will have a guard post in the start/finish area.

Equipment

Mandatory equipment:

• Headlamp – required from 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Remember charger/extra battery)
• Reflex – required from 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Can be borrowed from organizer)

Recommended equipment:

• Extra running shoes
• Extra socks and a change of clothes. Preferably both warm and dry clothes.
• Jacket/windproof outer layer, hat, gloves
• Shower towel
• Power bank/charger (there are limited sockets)
• Drinking bottle/cup
• Chair, sleeping pad or other comfort equipment of your choice
• Any food and nutrition that you know works for you

After the race

Prizes

As is tradition, we have participant medals for everyone who starts.

The winner of the race is the first to cross the finish line on lap 24. Winners will be announced and awarded in both the women's and men's classes.

In addition, the best overall time in the women's and men's classes will be awarded. Everyone who completes 24 laps will also receive an award.

We have sprint prizes after rounds 4 and 8, as well as prizes for the first finisher after round 12.

There will also be prizes drawn for different starting numbers.