Kirchschlag, Austria · Saturday, August 28, 2027
Austria Backyard Ultra - Kirchschlag bei Linz
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 (37h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 645 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37h | 178 | Stefan Wilfinger · 248.122 km | Michaela Pilat · 147.532 km |
| 2024 | 27h | 124 | Kurt Steinhofer · 181.062 km | Sandra Gasser · 127.414 km |
The field grew 44% between 2024 (124) and 2025 (178). 35% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (37h) — 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 150 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 37 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.