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Brandberg Backyard Ultra: News Release, 13 June 2024
The eagerly anticipated Brandberg Backyard Ultra (BBU) is back for its third annual instalment, set to take place on the weekend of August 3rd with the Brandberg Rest Camp in Uis as start/finish venue. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Brandberg Mountain, Uis offers not only a breathtaking backdrop for this unique race but also the warm hospitality of its friendly residents. The Brandberg Backyard Ultra has quickly become a key event on the running calendars of top long-distance runners. Its unique format and the stunning location of Uis, coupled with the community’s hospitable spirit, make it an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators. What is a Backyard…
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2023 Results Brandberg Backyard Ultra
4 August, 2023. This past weekend saw a very successful second running of the Brandberg Backyard in Uis despite bitterly cold conditions. André Ross (51) from Swakopmund, the 2022 reigning champion, completed 18 laps and 120 km, and was again crowned the last person standing after Milton Kimbini (46) conceded after 17 laps (114 km). Kirsty Brits (43) was the last lady to tap out after she completed 13 laps (87 km). In a backyard ultra race, athletes need to complete a lap of a 6.706 km course every hour, starting on top of the hour. Should they make it back before the hour is up, they use the remaining…
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Brandberg Backyard Ultra Newsletter 2, 20 July 2023
Dear Brandberg Backyarders, It is almost time! Hope you are well and tapering and getting ready for a lovely weekend of kuier and running! What we hear from those who are in the know is that there will be a lot of running and not any sleeping … We are ready! Please remember to book your dinners before 23 July. No meals will be available for purchase on the weekend. In this newsletter you will find important information relating to: This newsletter, as well as newsletter 1 (10 July) will also be available on the website under NEWS for quick reference. 1. Weekend Schedule and Checklist Please see the schedule for the…
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Brandberg Backyard Ultra Newsletter 1, 10 July 2023
Dear Brandberg Backyard Friends,In three weeks’ time, the second Brandberg Backyard Ultra will take place in Uis on 29 July and it promises to be a big one! With this newsletter, we would like to: 1. EntriesWe have extended the entries so there are a few spots left for those who still haven’t entered. A limited number of technical event shirts are also still available, but sizes can’t be guaranteed any longer. Please head over to the website to secure your as soon as possible www.namibiaultratrails.com 2. Meals on Race Weekend.Dinner and breakfast tickets are not part of event entries and are sold separately here, via this form. Runners and…
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André’s Backyard Ultra Lessons
In a month’s time, we will be welcoming our intrepid distance runners back to Uis for the second Brandberg Backyard Ultra! To get you yard-ready, we asked André Ross, the winner of the 2022 Brandberg Backyard Ultra, to share some of the lessons he learned during the previous event. “This is for me one of the best races I’ve ever run. Not so much so about the win, but because of the experience and personal lessons gained. So here they are.
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Brandberg Backyard Ultra 2022: Race Recap
This past weekend saw a very successful inaugural Brandberg Backyard Ultra take place in Uis. André Ross, the 50-year-old Swakopmunder, completed 20 laps and 134 km and was crowned the last person standing after Frans Amakali (41) conceded by 19 laps. Kirsty Brits (42) was the last lady to clock out after she completed 8 laps (54 km). In a backyard ultra race, athletes need to complete a lap of 6.706 km course every hour, starting on top of the hour. Should they make it back before the hour is up, they use the remaining time to rest before the next lap starts exactly on top of the following hour.…
