Växjö, Sweden · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Personliga Rekordens Backyard
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 (33h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 202 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33h | 75 | Anton Johansson · 221.298 km | Helen Lagerblad · 174.356 km |
| 2025 | 22h | 60 | Tim Karlsson · 147.532 km | Sara Rais · 114.002 km |
| 2024 | 43h | 81 | Niklas Drakfors · 288.358 km | Hanna Bergwall · 281.652 km |
| 2023 | 33h | 57 | Niklas Drakfors · 221.298 km | Kristina Gustavsson · 167.650 km |
| 2022 | 32h | 83 | Christer Svensson · 207.886 km | Ingela Jonsson · 214.592 km |
| 2021 | 29h | 67 | Christer Svensson · 194.474 km | Ingela Jonsson · 187.768 km |
| 2020 | 21h | 31 | Christer Svensson · 140.826 km | Madeleine Johansson · 107.296 km |
The field grew 25% between 2025 (60) and 2026 (75). 31% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (33h) — 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.
- 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 22 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.