Ultra Running Hub Schelle, Belgium · Friday, June 19, 2026
Antwerp 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 2026 edition (65h) — 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 37 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65h | 91 | Bert Verbist · 435.890 km | Seefke van Deun · 167.650 km |
| 2025 | 32h | 90 | Jean Brecht Vandamme · 214.592 km | Laura Vandriessche · 120.708 km |
| 2024 | 46h | 91 | Jean Brecht Vandamme · 308.476 km | Andrea Mehner · 254.828 km |
| 2023 | 35h | 49 | Jean Brecht Vandamme · 234.710 km | Ann Andries · 181.062 km |
| 2022 | 39h | 46 | Kenneth Vanthuyne · 261.534 km | Christine Peij · 80.472 km |
| 2021 | 31h | 34 | Aron de Wolf · 207.886 km | Karen Clukers · 201.180 km |
The field has held steady: 90 in 2025, 91 in 2026. 9% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (65h) — 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 with 15 m of ascent.
- 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 32 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.