The Backyard Experience is for anyone who wants to get acquainted with swimrun and the unique Backyard concept in an approachable way. You experience the same route, atmosphere and organization as the Ultra, but with complete freedom in how far you go.
The Backyard Experience is accessible, clear and challenging without being overwhelming. You choose how many rounds you run and stop when you want.
Approachable introduction to swimrun
You choose yourself, 1, 2 or 3 rounds
Suitable for beginning swimrunners
The same route and experience as the Ultra
Safely and professionally organized
Unique sports experience in nature reserve ’t Twiske
The Backyard principle is simple and straightforward. The same five-kilometer round starts every hour.
For the Experience, you decide after which round you stop.
Each lap consists of a set combination of running and swimming.
At the Backyard Experience, the emphasis is on experiencing, not losing weight.
Your race ends when:
You yourself decide to quit after a round
You do not complete a round within the hour
After your last lap, you officially finish and participate in the complete finish experience.
Each participant receives the same professional guidance as the Ultra.
Participation in the official Backyard Experience
Time recording per lap
Access to the athlete zone
Guidance and organizational support
Medal and finish experience, regardless of the number of laps
A first real swimrun experience
The Backyard Experience is perfect for athletes who want to discover if swimrun suits them. You don't have to have race experience, but you do fancy a sporting challenge in nature.
The Backyard Experience is all about trying, feeling and experiencing. No pressure, no obligations, just you and the trail.
