{"id":28,"date":"2025-01-13T21:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.great-escape.be\/index.php\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:15:33","slug":"information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardbelgium.com\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Legends Standard, But Make It A Backyard<\/h4>

We take a massive amount of pride in organizing events that are more than just a race. Within the Legends Trails family, our races turn into epic achievements, and\u2014especially in a Backyard Ultra\u2014they almost always end in bitter defeat. After all, there can be only one Last Person Standing.<\/p>

The objective of Backyard Belgium<\/strong> is to push you much further than you ever thought possible. We offer one of the toughest mental and physical challenges you can find in Belgium, and we will continue to do so.<\/p>

However, we also absolutely love it when our participants shatter their own ceilings, push through their darkest moments, and rack up loop after loop. That is why we bring the renowned Legends quality to our basecamp.<\/p>

There is great food and an incredible atmosphere, and you get to come back to our “Legends Basecamp” every single hour. We provide a top-notch, lightning-fast 6.706km loop, a vibrant starting corral, a continuous supply of great hot and cold food, all supported by the absolute best volunteers in the world who will take care of you day and night.<\/p>

So basically, all you have to worry about is… answering the bell and RUNNING just one more lap. <\/b>The rest is up to us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fees (excluding handling fees):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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    Registration Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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    • Opens: May\u00a0 29th at 6pm (last Friday of May)<\/li>\n \t
    • Closes: April 17th 11:59PM (1 week before Race start)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      • Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n \t
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      • Cancellations are accepted until March 24th 11:59PM\u00a0 with a 50% refund.<\/li>\n \t
      • Transfers to another runner are possible until April 17th 11:59PM.<\/li>\n \t
      • No on-site registrations will be accepted during the race weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        What you get<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen you sign up for Backyard Belgium, you aren\u2019t just getting a starting number; you are getting access to one of the best-supported basecamps in the ultra-running world. All you have to do is run. We take care of the rest.\n

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        • Timing Chip: Official timing to record every grueling lap.<\/li>\n \t
        • The Hardware: A hard-fought Finisher\u2019s trophy (or a bitter DNF, the choice is yours).<\/li>\n \t
        • Endless Fuel: A massively well-stocked Basecamp with drinks and race nutrition.<\/li>\n \t
        • Real Hot Meals: We serve real food following a natural daily flow\u2014breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And when the night gets dark and cold, we\u2019ll keep your spirits up with midnight snacks (think fresh pizza, croque monsieurs, and more).<\/li>\n \t
        • Facilities: Hot showers and indoor toilets right at basecamp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>

          \nNEW FOR 2026: Basecamp 2.0 & The Tent Masterplan<\/strong>\n

          \nBecause the level of competition is rising, we are significantly upgrading our basecamp and will be increasing our total capacity. To make this work smoothly, we completely redesigned the layout.\n

          \nWe Provide The Tents!<\/strong>\nWe are providing and setting up uniform 3×3 party tents for the outdoor spots. You just show up and set up your stuff.\n

          \nDuring registration, you will have to choose one of the following basecamp options:\n
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          • Option A:<\/strong> Shared 3×3 Outdoor Tent: Mandatory double occupancy. You can indicate your preferred tent-mate during registration!<\/li>\n \t
          • Option B:<\/strong> The Big Communal Tent: A designated spot in our large shared tent structure.<\/li>\n \t
          • Option C:<\/strong> Inside the Building: A dedicated indoor spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>

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            Race Basecamp:<\/strong><\/p>

            The race Basecamp is located at Building De Waterval, Domein Beverdonk at Beverdonk 1, 2470 Retie, Belgium<\/p>

            Registration:<\/strong><\/p>

            Registration at Basecamp “De Waterval”\u00a0 is mandatory\u00a0<\/strong>for all participants. This is possible from 7am on raceday.<\/p>

            Setting up shop<\/strong><\/p>

            You can set up your gear starting at 6pm on Friday April 23rd . If you choose a 3×3, your equipment can only take up half of the tent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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