Ultra Running Hub Larnaca, Cyprus · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Cyprus 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 (27h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 298 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27h | 70 | Andrici Sorin · 181.062 km | Elena Nikolenko · 87.178 km |
| 2025 | 28h | 39 | Lukasz Jarocki · 187.768 km | Irina Masanova · 181.062 km |
| 2024 | 17h | 9 | Andreas Nikolaou · 107.296 km | Irina Masanova · 114.002 km |
The field grew 79% between 2025 (39) and 2026 (70). 10% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (27h) — 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 95 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 27 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.