EVENT RULES :

Rules for the Backyard Ultra

1) Course
This is an out and back loop 6.7056 kilometers in length.

2) Starting Corral
Participants must be in the starting corral before the start bell.

3) Starts
Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last.
Whistle warning will be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start. 
3 minutes - 3 blasts. 
2 minutes - 1 blast. 
1 minute - 1 blast.
All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts).
Runners not inside the corral at the sound of the start bell are out.
Runners must start the loop once the start bell is rung.
Any runner not at the start of the consequent lap is also disqualified from continuing.

4) Loops
Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed.
No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners).
No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed).
Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
No artificial aids (including trekking poles). Prosthetic limbs are allowed only if absolutely necessary .. (just kidding!)
Slower runners must allow passes.

5) Timing
BBU loops will not be officially timed.

6) Winner/Results
The winner is the last person to complete a loop.
All others are technically DNF.
Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

 7) Cap
The race is open ended, and will finish when the last person has completed a single loop alone, within the one hour time limit.
8) Aid stations
BBU Event Organisers will provide a hydration station at the Start/Finish area (water and Tailwind) and ice for replenishing coolers. 
Some food and snacks will be available, but runners are required to cater for themselves with the help of their crew.

9) Competitor Allocated Area
An area large enough for one chair and one cool box will be allocated to each competitor on a first-come-first-served basis upon registration on the day.
Competitors may not change areas during the event, and will be required to remove their belongings once disqualified to the spectator area.
DNF’d competitors are allowed to donate their food, drink and other supplies to those still running, but each runner may only have one chair in their allocated area.

CREW:

During the event, participants will have their own areas set up within the official event area. They will be allocated an area based on a square grid. This area will be manned and operated by a designated crew member.  Each racer is eligible to register 2 crew (maximum) for the duration of the event. Support crew can help with refuelling and other requirements.

Racers and support crew are allowed to have one chair and their personal items (sports nutrition and mandatory gear) within their designated area. Racers and CREW will be able to access this area every time they finish a loop provided there is sufficient time for them to start a new loop. 

Crew are based at the start/finish line. Crew can leave their designated area to get supplies. No pacing or muling.

START & FINISH:

The start and finish of the race is at Costa Lawn, Pasir Ris Park, Singapore. Travel to and from Pasir Ris Park is arranged by each individual racer. Please refer to the Event Parking and Public Transportation section for information on getting to and from the venue. 

There will be food and beverage outlets available close by.  It is advisable to bring ALL food, beverage and other nutrition to the race venue so designated support crew are able to assist each racer effectively and efficiently based on individual racer plans and strategies. 

RACE CHECK-IN:

Race Check-In for the BBU will be held on-site Costa Lawn, Pasir Ris Park from 18 .00h.

Please see the Event Schedule for exact times for BBU Race Check-In. 

There will be NO late check-in beyond 19.00h. Support crew must have area set-up before the 20.00h start time

What to bring to race Check-In:

• Registration email (soft copy is fine)

• Crew or Runner (if no Crew) with all mandatory items

At Race Check-In we will re-iterate rules and format of the BBU. You will be directed to the CREW area to set-up your designated space for the race duration. CREW will receive an official name tag to ensure they are easily identifiable and that they have been registered accordingly. 

Racer SWAG will be handed out at the Race Check-In area on registration. 

STARTING TIME

The first lap commences at 20.00h.  All BBU racers will be ready in the start corral .  Each racer must complete each 6.7km loop in less than 60 minutes (59mins and 59 seconds).

MANDATORY GEAR
For your safety, ALL of the mandatory gear listed below must be accessible from your support crew at ALL times whilst in the event. The weather in Singapore is hot and humid. Thunder and lightning can play a factor in all outdoor events. Please be prepared for extreme heat and the chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms. 

• Red blinking light - attached to back of cap, shirt or shorts

• Reusable cup 

RECOMMENDED GEAR

• Cooler for nutrition and hydration

• Small first aid kit 

• Sunscreen 

• Chair / mat

• Eye protection (sun glasses)

• Hat

• Electrolytes (there are 20 tablets in BIX Active)

• Handheld flashlight for support crew

• Plastic bag for personal rubbish

• Identification

• Mobile phone

• thermos for hot water

• utensils

• own preferred food/fuel

• wet weather gear

• change of clothes / shoes

• towel

• hot weather gear (sunblock, hat, sunglasses)

• toilet roll

• insect repellent

RACER ENTITLEMENTS

• Water at Start/Finish area

• Ice at Start/Finish area

• Tailwind Nutrition at Start/Finish area

• Some food and snacks will be made available - details to be updated

• One race bib

• One allocated area for chair and cool box

• One BBU exclusive hand woven straw sun hat

• One tube of BIX Active Electrolytes

• One tube of BIX Recovery 

• A DNF momento for the non-winners

COMPETITOR BRIEFING
19.30h at Costa Lawn, Pasir Ris Park (Start/Finish line area) for race briefing.

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