Ultra Running Hub Voros, Crete, Greece · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Cretan 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 (39h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 106 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39h | 67 | Antoine Guillon · 261.534 km | Kalliopi Passa · 160.944 km |
| 2025 | 35h | 46 | Antoine Guillon · 234.710 km | Elsie Cargniel Bergamasco · 134.120 km |
| 2024 | 26h | 43 | Antoine Guillon · 174.356 km | Aikaterini (Katerina) Drakaki · 73.766 km |
| 2023 | 16h | 15 | Tasos Leonidis · 107.296 km | — |
The field grew 46% between 2025 (46) and 2026 (67). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (39h) — 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 115 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 39 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.