Farm Yard ultra – last person standing
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The farm yard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 5500 meters in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour’s race.
Rules for the Farmyard Ultra
1) Course
5500m/ 5.5km loop
2) Starts
. Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
. Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
3) Loops
. Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
. No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners) excluding runners who will be running the fun run – they will be allowed to run 2 rounds consecutively.
. No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
. No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
. Slower runners must allow passes.
About the venue