Bromölla, Sweden · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Nordiska Mästarnas Backyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (29h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29h | 24 | Anton Johansson Gliveson · 194.474 km | Jenny Carlsson · 73.766 km |
| 2024 | 81h | 15 | Niklas Sjöblom · 543.186 km | Hanna Bergwall · 375.536 km |
The field grew 60% between 2024 (15) and 2025 (24). 21% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (29h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 29 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Nordiska Mästarnas Backyard Ultra, organised by FysKompaniet, is a timed event in Bromölla, Sweden, that started in 2024. For an entry fee of 695SEK, runners have 29 hours to complete as many loops as possible.
The 6.7km loop course features varied terrain: 2530m of paved road, 2700m of dirt road, 1301m of trail, and 152m of grass, including a 23m wooden bridge. The course is largely flat, with only 30m of elevation gain per loop, making it less challenging than many other backyard ultras.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.