Ultra Running Hub Brebu, Romania · Friday, August 28, 2026
Underdogs - The 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 2025 edition (31h) — 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 288 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31h | 24 | Valentin Radu · 207.886 km | Adriana Anisia Cojocaru · 194.474 km |
| 2024 | 26h | 23 | Sorin Andrici · 174.356 km | — |
The field has held steady: 23 in 2024, 24 in 2025. 13% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (31h) — 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 171 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 25 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.