Horsens BackYard Ultra

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

35 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

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.

55.8607° N, 9.8503° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~76 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (68h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 17 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 44 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	68h	76	David Stoltenborg · 456.008 km	Pernille Rudkjaer Thomsen · 228.004 km
2025	28h	67	Peter Jensen · 181.062 km	Lisbeth Billeskov Hanen · 187.768 km
2024	37h	60	Mattia Colzada · 241.416 km	Lisbeth Billeskov Hanen · 248.122 km
2023	31h	34	Ole Jakobsen · 201.180 km	Lisbeth Billeskov Hanen · 207.886 km
2022	31h	18	Ole Munk Jacobsen · 207.886 km	Charlotte Kirkegaard Lorenzen · 87.178 km

The field grew 13% between 2025 (67) and 2026 (76). 26% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (68h) — 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

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 35 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 28 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Topo Athletic