Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra

The Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra is held at Hollinwood Scout Camp in Worsley (Manchester) and offers a full trail backyard ultra experience within a working scout camp. Runners tackle two off-road loops through fields and shaded woodland, beginning a new loop every hour on the hour in the traditional Last-One-Standing format. The field is capped at 100 athletes, creating a competitive but supportive atmosphere where personal challenge is as important as competition. Prize money is awarded to the overall winner, with an additional reward for any competitor who pushes beyond the 100-mile mark.

The event includes practical on-site facilities such as parking (one car per athlete with crew), pitches to set up rest areas, and provision of drinks and snacks along with hot and cold water. Entrants receive event-specific items including a bespoke DNF mug and the winner receives a trophy and prize money, emphasising both participation and achievement. The course is described as flat, fully off-road trail terrain suitable for fast, runnable loops through fields and woodland, and the race continues until a single competitor remains.