Longbridge 100 BYU Winter 2026

The 3rd running of the Winter Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra was a wonderful addition to the series and had a twist at the end that will go down in Longbridge 100 history. 
47 runners started in the pouring rain - due to 5 withdrawing up to 48 hours before the race and 3 not turning up on the day.

After approx 4 hours of rain, the sky cleared which allowed the Snow Moon to shine on the runners through out the dark hours!

21 of the runners completed 100 km plus distance with 9 recording 100 miles plus. Our Longest distance female Helen Tingey completed a wonderful 19 yards/laps. 
At the end of the race, Andrew looked like the winner when readying himself in the corral for yard/lap 27 to complete it on his own to win. However, Alex Collins came to join him for lap 27. Unfortunately, Alex turned back and DNF'd, which should have led to Andrew being called winner when he came back in time to achieve 27 yards/laps. 
Believing he had to go out and do a lap on his own (as per all previous running of the event) Darren (Race Director) sent him out to do yard/lap 28 on his own.

On reflection and checking in with Laz, it was realised that Andrew should have been declared the winner on Lap 27, hence the result has been changed to 27.

We will unofficially recorded Andrew's 28 laps on the Winners /Assists plaques on the Token Box to go down in Longbridge 100 folklore as the only runner to do an extra lap at the end of the race. 

Andrew's response after being informed within 24 hours of the result. 

"Hi Darren

Love it! This made me laugh and I just can't stop smiling (that's on top of the already ludicrous high I'm on.) 

I honestly didn't want it to end. Sneaking in a bonus "one more lap" just adds to an already memorable experience. It was a privilege to have been a small part of such a wonderful event.

I wish I could express here how amazing everyone w