Blended Trails - Backyard Ultra

Question 1

What is the route?

Accepted Answer

Superb trails made up of tracks, gravel, pathways and open space. 

Route inforamtion will be shared on Strava and OS with GPX files to download the week before race day. We will keep you up to date, and let you know when the route information is live online.  

Please do not attempt to access the route before the event, we have exclusive access for the Blended Trails event day only.

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Please take part wearing trail shoes.

Please bring a water bottle, soft flask, or collapsable cup to the event. Although there will be plenty of water we won’t be supplying drinks cups as we are working hard to minimise the impact on the environment.

Question 3

Can I buy Blended merch at the event?

Accepted Answer

Sure, we bring some stock of popular products to our events. Please check on the website event page to see what products we are bringing to the event, or if you prefer please order in advance (allow 15 days) from our online store. Please visit our website, and click store.

Question 4

Are there any sustainability efforts with the event?

Accepted Answer

We’re committed to the Jog-on campaign to reduce the number of retired running shoes going to landfills. Please bring your old shoes to our event so we can ensure they are recycled responsibly. 

We are committed to sustainable medals and cupless water stations. 

We promote car sharing. 

We have a leave no trace ethos with all our trail running adventures.

Question 5

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is parking included in the ticket price. Please do car share where you can, we’re very keen to reduce the impact of our events on the environment. Car sharing can significantly reduce our individual carbon footprint.

Question 6

Is there a secure baggage area?

Accepted Answer

Currently we don't provide secure baggage storage during the event.