Zuia Backyard 2026

🏔 ZUIA BACKYARD 2026

The ZUIA BACKYARD takes place on May 23, 2026, in Murgia, Álava, in the heart of the Gorbea Natural Park. This race is a unique challenge for trail running enthusiasts looking to test their endurance and strategy in a demanding ultra format.

The 6.706 km lap course runs through trails, grass, and asphalt sections, with 60 meters of positive elevation gain per lap. The race follows a Backyard Ultra format, with a start every hour on the hour and a maximum time of 60 minutes per lap. There are also competitive 7 and 15 lap modalities for those preferring defined distances.

🏔️ Variants Backyard ULTRA – 6.706 km per lap · Start every hour on the hour · Max time 60 min per lap · No lap limit Backyard 7 LAPS – ~46.9 km · Competitive · Winner is first to cross finish line on lap 7 Backyard 15 LAPS – ~100.5 km · Competitive · Winner is first to cross finish line on lap 15

⏰ Schedule Friday: 18:00 – 20:00 — Bib collection Saturday: 07:00 – 08:30 — Bib collection 08:50 — Mandatory briefing 09:00 — First start

🎽 Registration includes Insurance, bib, aid station at start/finish with water, isotonic drinks, hot broth, pasta and various solids as race progresses.

🏆 Prizes Backyard ULTRA: €200 for overall winner, trophies for top 3 men and women. 7 LAPS and 15 LAPS: €100 for winner, trophies for top 3 men and women.

🚫 No assistance allowed during laps, only during breaks.

🚩 Get ready for a unique endurance challenge in a stunning natural setting! 💪🏃‍♂️🏞️