BACKYARDMAN

BACKYARDMAN is an ultra-triathlon event brand bringing the endurance challenge of a backyard ultra into a swim-bike-run format. Its second edition is scheduled for September 17, 2027, at Freibad Zellingen near Würzburg. Participants complete a 500-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride and a 5-kilometer run in repeated two-hour loops. Each loop begins on the two-hour mark, and athletes continue for as long as they can; the event ends when only one person remains. Entry places are allocated through an application process, with a listed fee of €500.

The event provides an athlete camp beside the swimming pool, where competitors can rest, change equipment and receive support from their own crew. Athletes are responsible for their own food, while the organizers provide electricity and tap water; a kiosk is also available near the start. BACKYARDMAN shares course information and race rules, streams the event on YouTube, and invites sponsors and regional organizers interested in bringing the format to their own city.