Ultra Running Hub Dublin, Ireland · Friday, May 29, 2026
Backyard
Ballymuns Backyard Ultra
Race completed
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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.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 30 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 46 m. Not a forecast.
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 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The course is a 500m asphalt track where each competitor must complete 13 loops (plus few meters) to total the 6.7 kms needed to complete the "Yard".
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.