Cyprus Backyard Ultra

About this event

The Cyprus Backyard Ultra follows the distinctive last-person-standing format, where runners complete a 6.706km loop every hour until only one remains. There's no predetermined finish line—the race continues as long as someone can keep going. Between loops, runners have whatever time remains in the hour to rest, refuel, and prepare for the next departure. The format strips away traditional race strategy, replacing it with a pure test of pacing and resilience. Set near Oroklini's coastal landscapes, the event attracts experienced ultra-runners drawn to this mental and physical chess match. It's part of a global network of backyard ultras, each offering the same relentless challenge in different settings.