Highland Charity Backyard Ultra

Welcome to Highland Charity Backyard Ultra in Sävsjö—a charitable and challenging backyard ultra organized in collaboration between Höglandskyrkan in Sävsjö and Highland Trail Club. The race is run in timed laps, with a mass start at 09:00 and a new start every hour on the hour. Anyone who cannot complete a lap within 60 minutes is out. Participants can choose between an easy 3.7 km loop around the lake and the tougher 6.7 km Bäckaskogsrundan. Proceeds from the race go to charitable causes.

Parking at the Slottsruinen car park (toilets available); race bib, water bottle, food, and coffee and a bun are included in the entry fee. Food is served to participants at 11:30, 15:30, and 19:30. Race bibs can be collected from 07:30 to 08:30 on race morning. Late registration is open May 24–May 30 at 08:30 (late registration fee: 350 kr). The winner is the last person remaining to complete a lap, or the first to finish lap 15 if several participants remain. Participants choose their distance before each hourly start; prizes are awarded only to those running the longer course. Backyard Ultra format with two distances; maximum 15 laps; start at 09:00 and finish no later than 00:00; advance registration and late registration available until race day; start and finish area at the Slottsruinen car park in Sävsjö.