Ultra Running Hub Retie, Belgium · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Legends 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 (114h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 12 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 114h | 102 | Lukasz Franciszek Wrobel · 764.484 km | Sarah Perry · 509.656 km |
| 2025 | 116h | 97 | Lukasz Franciszek Wrobel · 777.896 km | Kathleen van Winckel · 140.826 km |
| 2024 | 53h | 96 | Merijn Geerts · 355.418 km | Claudia Müller · 234.710 km |
| 2023 | 64h | 77 | Szilard Fodor · 429.184 km | Dina Roman · 254.828 km |
| 2022 | 42h | 50 | Frank Gielen · 281.652 km | Karen Clukers · 241.416 km |
| 2021 | 43h | 12 | Merijn Geerts · 288.358 km | Fanny Jean · 281.652 km |
The field grew 5% between 2025 (97) and 2026 (102). 13% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (114h) — 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 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 116 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.