6. O-SEE Backyard Ultra

The O-SEE Backyard Ultra is a unique elimination race around Lake Olbersdorf near Zittau. This Backyard Ultra-format race tests endurance, mental strength and team spirit, as all runners start together every full hour and complete a 6.7 km loop until only one runner remains. The winner qualifies directly for the German Championships and has the chance to compete at the World Championships in Tennessee. The race is limited to 200 participants and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with genuine team spirit.

The race is a Silver Ticket race, limited to 200 runners. Each lap must be completed within 60 minutes, after which the next lap starts on the hour. The winner is the last runner to finish a lap within the time limit. A DUV licence is available, and results are published on Facebook and the website. For children, there is the "Backyard for Kids" race with 5 laps of 1,000 m each, starting at 12:00 on 12 July 2026. Limited to 200 runners; start and finish at Westpark Stadium, Zittau/Pethau; minimal elevation change; 24-hour endurance format; also suitable for team competitions.