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LSD [LAST STANDING] DISTANCE

LSD (Last Standing Distance) is Heart & Soul Racing’s take on the world-famous Backyard Ultra format - a brutal, beautiful test of endurance, mindset, and grit.

Every hour, on the hour, runners set off on a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop. You must finish within 60 minutes to stay in the race. Fail to start the next lap on time… and you’re out.

There’s no finish line. No cut-offs. Just one goal: be the last person standing.

What Is a Backyard Ultra?

A Backyard Ultra is simple - but savage.

Runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour. The faster you finish, the longer you rest before the next hour begins. Fail to start the next lap on time, and your race ends.

The event continues until only one runner completes a solo lap. That runner earns the title of Last Standing.

Whether you’re chasing 3 laps or 30, the format is built so everyone has a target — your race, your distance, your goal.

Location

Set in the heart of Northumberland, West Benridge Farm (Morpeth) provides the perfect backdrop for this endurance showdown.

The looped course winds through farmland, ancient woodland and open trails - fast, flat, and made for pushing limits.

On-site parking, camping and aid facilities are available, with hot food and drinks served throughout the day and night.

Race Details

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026

Start Time: 11:00 AM sharp

Location: West Benridge Farm, Morpeth

Format: 4.167-mile loops / 1 per hour until one runner remains

Capacity: 100 runners

Athlete camping included on the main field. Crew and spectators welcome.

Food, toilets, first aid, and aid stations available on site.

Affiliation: Officially registered Backyard Ultra format (part of the Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra Association).

Rules:

• One lap per hour – every hour

• Must start at the bell

• No pacers allowed

• The last person to complete a solo lap wins

No DNFs. No cut-offs. Only one Last Standing.

For Everyone: Your Race, Your Distance

Every Yard Counts

You don’t need to be an ultra-runner to take part. Walk, jog, or run - every loop counts, every start line matters.

The course is fully marked, looping back to HQ each hour, where you’ll find food, music, and a buzzing crew area.

Bring your gazebo or tent to set up your own mini-base between laps - this is where the magic (and madness) happens.

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For the Grit: Push Past Your Limits

The Hour Always Wins

Every lap resets the clock. Each hour becomes a battle between comfort and commitment.

The format rewards pacing, patience, and pure determination.

Whether you’re chasing your first ultra or your furthest ever distance, LSD is where you’ll find out what you’re really made of.

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For the Record: The Challenge Is On

Bring the Big Yard North

The UK Backyard Ultra record stands at 76 yards (316 miles) — set down south in Suffolk.

It’s time to bring that energy north.

LSD offers a fast, flat course, an incredible atmosphere, and the chance to put Northumberland on the Backyard map.

From first-timers to elites — one course, one bell, one winner: The Last Standing.

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  • ELITE RUNNERS

    We want to bring the best to the North.

    If you’ve proven yourself in the Backyard format, we’ll reward you:

    • 40+ yards in any Backyard Ultra (last 2 years) → 25% off
    • 45+ yards → 50% off
    • 50+ yards → 75% off
    • Backyard winner (within the last 2 years) → Free entry


    To claim your discount, email us with your event details and results.

    Let’s see who’s ready to go the distance.

  • The Prize Pot

    There’s only one winner at LSD. Everyone else… DNF.

    The Last Standing will take home £500 in Start Fitness vouchers, and serious bragging rights as the North’s first Backyard champion.

    Everyone else will still walk away with something, we’ll reveal that soon. Because at Heart & Soul Racing, even a DNF means you showed up and stood your ground.

  • Information

    The official LSD Race Pack will be released soon- and linked right here.

    It will include:

    • Full Backyard Ultra rules

    • Any mandatory kit and safety info

    • Crew and camping details

    • Timetable and registration info

    • What’s included in your entry

    Everything you need to know to get ready for the North’s toughest new endurance event — all in one slick PDF.

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