The Governor Backyard Ultra

Next Race: 15/11/2025

HMP Hellfire, The Citadel, Citadel Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9DP

Overall Rating

4.9/ 5

11 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Jonny wells

Best event I’ve done

Absolutely loved this event, from the moment I walked in with the local police cadets, to getting my own cell to a full challenging route around the whole prison grounds. Thoroughly enjoyed the seventh lap blast to finish off my seven hour event.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Adam Wood

A very unique venue and a very well organised event by an incredible team

I witnessed the Race Director help carry a participants bag to their car at the end of their event, what more can I say? This level of dedication, support and friendliness of the whole organising team is apparent from the moment you arrive at the gate!
At what other event would you get this?
Can't wait for the next one

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Seagull Ross

Amazing adventure

Such a great idea to run a Backyard Ultra completely at the Citadel. The atmosphere was brilliant, lucky weather ( not the wind though) and the whole idea with the key and the medal was awesome.
Definitely i’ll try to do it again and hopefully better, thank you so much to everyone involved, the support was crucial to survive through the day and night, well done Hellfire and great job Ryan .
Dover need more of this!!!
Thank you ☺️

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Jack Herring

Great event, well organised - would recommend!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Juliet Leonard

More than a race. Just do it!

The most friendly, unique, awe inspiring event. I loved every second. The hellfire team are simply awesome and support you every step of the way. Don't think about it, just do it!!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Neil Wheeler

Fantastic event loved it

A great team that gave a fantastic experience and support. I can't say how much I enjoyed the event

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024

Fabulous inclusive event

What an amazing event, it could have been so tedious literally running around in circles but the route was great, I actually never got bored of it, very unique location.
Everything was organised so well, marshals were great, we had everything we needed.
As a woman I felt completely safe the entire time, even running through the night in the dark, it’s a great event for people to try as their first ultra, especially for women to feel safe and included, separate toilets, sanitary products and marshals that treat you with respect and enthusiasm that you are as good as anyone else there.
Amazing company Hellfire events, would definitely recommend any of their races.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Aaron Baker

Epic venue, Epic support crew, Epic event!!

For my first ever Backyard Ultra, I was extremely happy to have been part of this event. From start to finish the whole event exceeded my expectations. Will certainly be back for redemption to beat my previous result. Thank you all!!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Michelle Grimwood-Read

Great event put on by an amazing team!

The effort that went into the theme of this event was spectacular and the whole experience was quite something, matched only be the care and encouraged of the wonderful event staff and volunteers.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Stuart Davies

Brilliant event that is unique and quirky which makes it a perfect course for the backyard ultra.

Welcoming team and lots of encouragement when i wanted to stop. Thank you

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Kerry Collins

Brilliant thanks everybody

Great event so friendly and love the whole prison vibe!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024
Jake Taylor

Perfect Location Great People

This location is fabulous, the team are fun, the elevation is painful but deserved. Great twisted route once you get to know it and great race.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Oct 2024