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4.8

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Botswana Backyard Ultra

Name: Botswana Backyard Ultra
Start: 2024-08-10
End: 2024-08-10
Location: Ruretse, Botswana
Rating: 4.77

Location

Ruretse, Botswana

Entry Options

6.7 km Loop/Lap

Rating Highlights

4.93 /5

Course Navigation

4.93 /5

Event Safety

4.93 /5

Event Logistics

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.77

2023 Average

4.77

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.80

Event Logistics

4.93

Supporting Staff

4.73

Event Safety

4.93

Course Navigation

4.93

Course Congestion

Aid Stations

4.71

Swag

Sustainability

4.73

Finish Area

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Ideal for beginners

100% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

100% of reviews

Running

Flat & Fast

73% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Botswana Backyard Ultra take place?

Botswana Backyard Ultra takes place in Ruretse, Botswana.

What distances does Botswana Backyard Ultra offer?

Entry options include: 6.7 km Loop/Lap.

How is Botswana Backyard Ultra rated by runners?

Botswana Backyard Ultra has an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 from 15 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Botswana Backyard Ultra like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Ideal for beginners (100% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (100% of reviews), Flat & Fast (73% of reviews).

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4.8

(15)

Popo K.

5.0

· 2023 33.3 ·

Well organised event. Next year will be big but make sure you cap the numbers so it's manageable and intimate. Otherwise well done and see you next year.

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James F.

3.8

· 2023 6.7 km Loop/Lap ·

+ Great concept, and a touch challenge. Well done to Dale for fronting the event and putting in the enthusiasm. - Would have been nicer to run as a loop, rather than an out-and-back!

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Thanks James. It was a team effort with everyone putting in a great deal of time to make it happen. The reason we didn’t do a loop which we agree would have been preferable was because we had to work with the roads as they are. And there wasn’t a 6.7kms loop option using the existing road infrastructure

Alex H.

4.8

· 2023 6.7 km Loop/Lap ·

Great day out running!

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Thanks Alex. Well done on your run

Tshireletso M.

4.9

· 2023 6.7 km Loop/Lap ·

What a great day! The event was well organized. Enough food and water. Calm music at the end. I loved the terrain. Beautiful, quiet, surrounded by mother nature with river view at a little distance. I wonder if other runners saw it. The runners were friendly! SHAME we ran up to only 10laps which is a very good effort, but I do believe we can only improve! I feel like many runners retired earlier than their potential which made the fun short. Organizers you did a good job, but I think the start set up was really a chilling vibe and so inviting to lounge. Next time label it VIP, 20laps and more! That way all runners will aim for more laps! Just kidding. We had a good time and I'm hoping the race participation will grow large! Well-done organizers once more.

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Thanks Tshirelesto. Well done on your laps! We plan on two more events next year and will push for runners to complete more laps so we qualify for the 2025 champs in the USA!

Oaitse G.

4.7

· 2023 13.4kms ·

Well organized event

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Thanks Oaitse for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.

Tumisang G.

5.0

· 2023 26.8 ·

The race was well organised. Maybe add a medal after certain number of yards, I think it would push us to keep going

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Thanks Tumisang. We will consider the medal but technically anyone who didn’t win was a Did Not Finish (DNF) according to the official rules!

Monica F.

5.0

· 2023 33.5km ·

Loved the format and all the yummy food/snacks!

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Thanks Monica for the feedback.

Mmatshipi M.

4.5

· 2023 6.7 km Loop/Lap ·

It was a great fun filled event very well organised. The free refreshments were top notch and ideal for a cold morning

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Thanks Mmatshipi for the review. Glad you enjoyed the support from our catering tent.

Kabo P.

4.8

· 2023 26.65km ·

Great event. Looking forward to 2024 edition

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Great Kabo. Glad you enjoyed it

Ipe M.

4.9

· 2023 6.7 km Loop/Lap ·

A well organized event.

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Thanks Ipe. Look forward to seeing you at the Salt Pans Ultra later this year!

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