Backyard Run Borgsweer 2026

Backyard Run Borgsweer is a paved lap race in Borgsweer, Groningen. It uses a 6.706 km loop with a one-hour limit per lap. Runners may stop after several laps, target a half marathon or marathon distance, or complete up to 12 laps for a total of 50 miles. The race concludes after 12 hours, making the challenge about sustained effort and timely returns to the start line, not just speed. The course follows the Termunterzijldiep and De Grootte Polder, providing a quiet, local atmosphere instead of a large urban feel. The format is straightforward: complete a lap within the hour, rest, eat, and choose whether to begin the next. A participant camp with tent sites, food service, and first aid is available between laps, important for a race where pacing, patience, and recurring decisions are as significant as pure speed.