Backyard Teaser and Perpetual Loop

Get ready for some epic running with another PMC event.

This time we have 2 distinct challenges for you!

The Backyard Teaser and the Perpetual Loop.

The Backyard Teaser!

Cover 4.2 miles, on the hour, every hour for either 6 or 12 hours following the backyard Ultra format.

The distance has been chosen so that those training for, or runners wanting to dip their toe into the backyard ultra format can practise their pacing strategy.

This is a perfect opportunity for those training for a full backyard ultra to practice their pacing stratergy or for those new to the event type to get a taste of the format. This event is also a great way to challenge your mental and physical endurance whilst also experiencing running by only the light of your head torch.

The Perpetual Loop!

The Perpetual Loop gives you the choice of 6 or 12 hours to cover as many loops of the 4.2 mile loop as you can. As this is a continuous event you are in control of when or if you take a break. It's a great opportunity to see how far can you run.

The Practicalities:

HQ:

We will use one of the pavilions in the grounds of the gorgeous Prior Park College as our base. It is a large, warm and dry space where you can set up your base. Here there will be unlimited tea and coffee, cakes, fruit and other goodies for you during the event.  There are also toilets and if the weather permits we will have a fire pit to warm your cockles once daylight fades.

What you will need:

Your own race nutrition, you are the best judge of what fuel you like, so please make sure you have enough of the right stuff to keep you going loop after loop. The snacks provided are for supplimenting purposes only.

Warm jackets and dry robes or something to keep you warm as you rest between loops. There will recyclable cups available but please bring your own mug.

Kit list

• The only compulsory piece of kit is a head or chest torch.

  
  

  You might also like to bring:

• Wet weather gear - of course!

• Trail shoes are advised, there will most likely be mud!

• Change of clothes should you need it during the event, but also to change into once you are finished.

• A piece of hi-visibility clothing for when it gets dark. Eg, an arm band or something reflective.

The route:

The route starts with a short loop of the stunning College grounds before heading out on to graded trails through the local woodland. With an elevation gain of only around 50m your climbing legs will not be tested, but complacency mustn't set in, as you will have a set of woodland stairs to navigate on each loop.

Transport:

Bath train station is only 1.5km away and there is a bus station just a short walk from the train station with buses to take you up the hill. There is also ample parking on site.

Timings:

• The 12 hour Backyard Teaser and Perpetual Loop start at 08:00am

• The 6 hour Backyard Teaser and Perpetual Loop start at 14.00pm

There will be a race briefing 10min before each event start, please be ready to listen to this.

• Each lap will start and finish at the pavilion in the grounds of Prior Park College.  

• Doors open from 7am.

• Prizes for the greatest distance covered for both Backyard Teaser and the Perpetual Loop in both the 6hr and 12hr events.

Costs for both the Backyard Teaser and Perpetual Loop are:

6 Hour: £40 per entry

12 hour: £60 per entry

Supporters are very welcome.

Anything left on site is left at the runners own risk.