Ultra Running Hub Kandel, Germany · Friday, July 31, 2026
Bienwald 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 (45h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 202 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45h | 65 | Devin Agca · 301.770 km | Andrea Mehner · 167.650 km |
| 2025 | 49h | 58 | Marius Seith · 328.594 km | Andrea Mehner · 254.828 km |
| 2023 | 34h | 39 | Marius Seith · 228.004 km | Susann Lehmann · 160.944 km |
| 2022 | 30h | 34 | Norman Mascher-Aspensjö · 201.180 km | Tanja Höschele · 174.356 km |
| 2021 | 44h | 32 | Ivo Cesar Steyaert · 295.064 km | Christiane Böhm · 140.826 km |
| 2019 | 46h | 18 | Andreas Löffler · 308.476 km | Jenny-Ann Ehrling · 127.414 km |
The field grew 12% between 2025 (58) and 2026 (65). 11% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45h) — 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 2 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 49 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Bienwald Backyard Ultra, organized by TSV Kandel 1886 e.V., is a timed event in Kandel, Germany, that has been held 6 times since 2019. Runners have 49 hours to complete as many loops as possible, with 65 finishers recorded in the latest 2026 edition.
The course features a daytime route through the forest on trails and forest paths, switching to an asphalt route for the night. With only 2 meters of elevation gain per loop, this is a notably flat course, offering minimal climbing challenges compared to other backyard ultras.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.