THE DISTRICT BYU
Backyard Ultra
Greystoke, Cumbria
3rd October 2026

Welcome to The District BYU.
A Heart and Soul Racing Backyard Ultra set in the shadow of the Lake District, with open views, rolling trails, Greystoke Castle on the doorstep, and a course built to keep you coming back for one more.

This is a Backyard Ultra with a different feel.

Big skies. Mountain backdrops. Open countryside. A stunning loop just outside the Lakes that gives you the beauty of the national park without losing that raw, grassroots feel that makes a BYU so special.

And when the miles start to stack up, expect a bit of Heart and Soul flavour too. We’re leaning into the country theme on this one. Think dust, boots, barns, cowboys, good music, and that proper all-day atmosphere from the yard right through to the final few standing.

But make no mistake, this is still a proper BYU.
Simple format. Brutal in its own way. No hiding. No pacing to a finish line. Just one yard every hour until there is only one left.

There can be one winner. Whatever your goal.

Whether you are chasing the win, chasing a PB distance, stepping up to your first Backyard Ultra, or just want to see what you are capable of, The District is built for that. It is as much about the experience as it is the result.

The format
You know the deal.
One loop. One hour. Every hour.
Complete the yard before the clock hits the top of the hour and you go again.
Fail to complete the loop in time and your race is over.
Last person to complete a solo yard is the winner.

The course
The course comes in at approximately 4.18 miles / 6.73km and is set around the Greystoke area, with wide open countryside and full views out towards the mountain range behind. This is the kind of course that makes you stop and look around on lap one, then question all your life choices by lap twenty.

Expect a runnable trail loop with countryside charm, a huge sense of space, and scenery that will carry you a long way when your legs start asking questions.

What to expect
A proper Heart and Soul Racing atmosphere
A beautiful Backyard Ultra course in an iconic setting
Country-themed race vibe with music, energy and character
A supportive yard for runners, crews and spectators
The usual BYU suffering, drama and magic as the field starts to thin

This is not just another event.
It is a full experience.

If LSD is rave barn chaos, The District is its country cousin. Same Heart and Soul energy. Different soundtrack. Same rule though.

Go round again.

Who is it for?
Everyone.

If you are brand new to Backyard Ultras, this is a brilliant place to start.
If you are experienced and want a beautiful course with a serious edge, this is for you too.
If you want a race that feels competitive, welcoming, scenic and memorable all at once, you are in the right place.

Why The District?
Because some events are about split times and medals.
This one is about the yard, the people, the place, and seeing what happens when you strip it all back to one loop, one hour, one more go.

And doing it with the Lake District skyline in the distance.

October 2026.
Restricted numbers.
One yard at a time.