Borås, Sweden · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Granbäcken Backyard 12 timmar
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 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 175 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 53 | Kim Johansson · 80.472 km | Sofia Kay · 80.472 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 26 | Lars Andervang · 80.472 km | Frida Brogren · 80.472 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 45 | Fredrik Sigurd · 80.472 km | Helena Millberg · 80.472 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 23 | Alexander Dickson · 80.472 km | Therese Fredriksson · 80.472 km |
| 2022 | 14h | 28 | Mattias Kristensson · 93.884 km | Elisabeth Hed · 67.060 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 12 | Daniel Ernstsson · 80.400 km | Helena Gustavsson · 60.300 km |
| 2020 | 10h | 10 | Fredrik Nero · 67.000 km | Karin Apelqvist · 67.000 km |
The field grew 104% between 2025 (26) and 2026 (53). 32% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — 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 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.