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BACKYARD12
October 3, 2026
ARE YOU READY FOR ADVENTURE?
Are you ready to tackle the 12-hour challenge alone or as part of a team?
The route is a mix of singletrack trails and forest roads, and therefore includes some rough terrain. Each lap is 6.7 km (120 meters of elevation gain), which after 12 laps would mean a total distance of 80.4 km and 1,440 meters of elevation gain. So pace yourself and use the short breaks to recharge.
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Obermaubach
Boathouse of the Eschweiler Canoe Club
Am Stausee 1, 52372 Kreuzau
Number collection from 6:30 am.
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Distance, maximum elevation gain, participants
Solo 12 x 6.7 km 120 D+ *
Team of 2 12 x 6.7 km 120 D+ *
Team of 4 12 x 6.7 km 120 D+ *
*The maximum number of participants is 222 entries. Example calculation: 4 solo entries, 4 entries for 2-person teams, 4 entries for 4-person teams total 28 entries.
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First start at 7:30 a.m., last start at 6:30 p.m. Starts are always on the hour, so a maximum of 12 x 6.7 km will be covered, corresponding to a maximum distance of approximately 80.4 km and 1,440 meters of elevation gain. In our Team Backyard 12 , team members don't have to be on the course every hour. Everyone has 12 hours to run as many laps as possible.
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- Solo: 67.05 euros.
- Team of 2: 111 Euros.
- Team of 4: 188 euros.
- The registration process is handled via Race Result.
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From 6:00 am "Admission" - setting up your own catering tents is possible.
6:30 a.m. Bib number distribution
7:20 AM 1st Start Solo
7:50 AM 1st Start Teams
8:20 AM 2nd Start Solo
8:50 AM 2 Start Teams
18:20 12th and last start Solo
6:50 PM, 12th and final start for teams
7:20 PM Finish time Solo
7:50 PM Finish time for teams
The awards ceremony will take place shortly after the finish line closes.
(Subject to change)
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- Unisex overall ranking in the solo category (in the 12th and last
The finish line decides the round).
- In the 2-person and 4-person teams, the number of rounds achieved will determine the winner.
All team members are informed about their placement. In case of a tie in the round, the team members are informed.
The space will be shared.
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Finisher gift for all participants.
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The organizer will provide drinks (water, isotonic powder drink, cola) as well as solid food (sweet, salty snacks, bananas, apples, potatoes).
Directly opposite the boathouse is the Restaurant Cafe Strepp.
Furthermore, everyone can arrange for personal meals and care. Pavilions or tents can be set up on the grounds (toilets and showers are available).
