Hellfire Events

01/08/2024

🌞 Summer Sale Alert! 🌞

Get ready to lace up and hit the trails with our SUMMER20 discount code! Save big on all our upcoming events. Hurry, offer valid until September 1st, 2024!

💥 Use Code: SUMMER20 💥

📅 Upcoming Events:

🏃‍♂️ The Governor Backyard Ultra 7 Hour Challenge
📆 August 24th

🌲 The Western Heights Trail 5 & 10km
📆 October 6th

🏅 The Mighty Miles
📆 October 6th

🏃‍♀️ The Governor Backyard Ultra
📆 October 19th

📲 Book now at HellfireEvents.com

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join us for unforgettable runs! Click the link in our bio to sign up now!

31/07/2024

🎉 Hellfire Nod Results Are In! 🎉

Congratulations to this week's top performers for Week 29 of 2024:

🥇 Frank Wainwright - 217.5 miles. Frank is currently running in Hampshire on his Tour of England. Check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England for more details!

🥇 Jade Barrett - 21,785 ft ascent and 116.4 miles. Jade smashed the Beacons Way Ultra. Fantastic effort!

Let us know what you're training for in the comments below! 🚀

29/07/2024

Dan Lawson is one of the best Ultra Runners in the UK. He has set off to break the record for the fastest person to complete the national 3 peaks by foot. Best of luck Dan!!!! Follow his progress at https://live.opentracking.co.uk/dan3peaks24/
Dan Lawson
Open Tracking

29/07/2024

🎉 Hellfire Nod Results Are In! 🎉

We are excited to announce the winners of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 29 of 2024. Congratulations, everyone—what a great week of running by all! 👏

🥇 1st Place Hellfire Nod for Mileage: Frank Wainwright - 217.5 miles. Another epic week of running by Frank as he continues his tour of England, currently running in Hampshire. To find out more about his journey, check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England. Keep up the great work, Frank! 🌟

🥇 1st Place Hellfire Nod for Ascent: Jade Barrett - Jade takes first place for ascent with an impressive 21,785 ft. She also finished 2nd overall in the mileage Nod, racking up an impressive 116.4 miles. Jade absolutely smashed the Beacons Way Ultra. Fantastic effort, Jade! 🏅

Let us know what you're training for in the comments below—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week! 🚀

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.

24/07/2024

(SOCIAL RUN INFORMATION)
Date & Time: 28/07/24 - 8AM
Meeting location: The Citadel Welcome Centre Café, Citadel Road, Dover, CT17 9DP
We will be doing a recce of next year's Western Heights 24-Hour course and It would be great to get some feedback.
Super easy chatty pace and dogs are welcome.
Can you please let us know if you intend on joining us.
Can't wait to see you all on Sunday!!!

22/07/2024

Hellfire Nod Results Are In!

We are excited to announce the winners of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 28 of 2024. Congratulations, everyone—what a great week of running by all!

🥇 1st Place Hellfire Nod for Mileage: Frank Wainwright - 225.6 miles. Another epic week of running by Frank as he continues his tour of England. Frank is currently running in Kent. To find out more about his journey, check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England. Keep up the great work, Frank!

🥇 1st Place Hellfire Nod for Ascent: Marc Ward - Marc takes first place for ascent with an epic 15,243 ft. He also finished 2nd overall in the mileage Nod, racking up an impressive 80.6 miles. How's the preparation going for the Dragons Back? Have you completed a recce of the entire course yet?

Let us know what you're training for in the comments below—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week!

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club. https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hellfire-Events

18/07/2024

The Governor Backyard Ultra 7-Hour Challenge! 🔥

24th August and 19th October 2024

The World's first and only Backyard Ultra based entirely inside the high walls of a prison

Are you intrigued by the Backyard Ultra (BYU) format, but find the idea of a ‘last-person-standing’ competition overwhelming? The 7 Hour version of The Governor may be the perfect stepping stone into the world of Ultra Running. The rules for the 7 Hour challenge mirror those of the full BYU, with one difference – a pre-determined Ultra Marathon distance of 29.169 miles

Prepare to challenge those doubts and join the Backyard running community in pushing your limits and embracing the test of endurance. Whether you're a seasoned runner, or taking your first leap into Ultra Marathons, The Governor BYU 7 Hour Challenge welcomes participants of all levels and backgrounds.

Starting at 10am for the daytime option or 10pm for the nighttime option, all participants will commence their first lap of the 4.167-mile course around the prison site. This will be repeated every hour for a total of 7 hours

To book your place go to www.hellfireevents.com or click the link in our bio 🙌

17/07/2024

We are excited to announce the winner of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 27 of 2024:

🥇 1st Place: Frank Wainwright - 235.1 miles. Frank continues to impress with another stellar performance, covering an amazing distance with 9,167 ft of ascent. Frank is currently doing a tour of England. To find out more about his journey, check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England. Incredible work, Frank!

For more information and to join Frank on part of his tour please visit Franks Website.
https://frankpublishing.com/franks-big-toe-tour-of-england/

16/07/2024

HAVE YOU VISITED OUR WEBSITE RECENTLY? www.HellfireEvents.com

That's all I'm saying 🤐

Experience the excitement of Hellfire Events: Western Heights Trail Races & Mighty Mile. Join our volunteer team now!

15/07/2024

Hellfire Nod Results Are In!

We are excited to announce the winners of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 27 of 2024:

🥇 1st Place: Frank Wainwright - 235.1 miles. Frank continues to impress with another stellar performance, covering an amazing distance with 9,167 ft of ascent. Frank is currently doing a tour of England. To find out more about his journey, check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England. Incredible work, Frank!

🥈 2nd Place: M Flindall - 85.9 miles. M Flindall put in a fantastic effort this week. Great running, quick question, what did you do with the sunbathing iguana? Great job!

🥉 3rd Place: Stuart Shaw - 78.8 miles. Stuart takes the Nod for ascent this week, climbing a whopping 20,095 ft. Great photos, Stuart—Georgia looks like a beautiful part of the world to go for a run. Incredible climbing!

🏅 4th Place: Laura Nevill - 77.5 miles. Laura is a fantastic runner who won our Western Heights 50k race back in March, and we can't wait to welcome her to the Governor Backyard Ultra in October. Another great week of training, Laura—well done!

💪 5th Place: Marc Ward - 68.0 miles. Marc continues his preparations for this year's Dragons Back. Impressive session to Barmouth. Definitely a run I'd like to do in the future.

Congratulations to everyone on their outstanding achievements this week.

Let us know what you're training for—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week!

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.
https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hellfire-Events

12/07/2024

Our selection of the best, quirkiest and toughest UK editions of the last person standing running event

10/07/2024

Let's celebrate this weeks Hellfire Nod winner Frank Wainwright

🥇 1st Place: Frank Wainwright - 230.0 miles. Frank delivered an outstanding performance with an impressive 12,264 ft of ascent. Incredible work, Frank! We know we'll be seeing Frank's name for a while as he completes his epic adventure called Frank's BIG TOE. For more information, please check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England.

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.
www.strava.com/clubs/Helllfire-Events

08/07/2024

Hellfire Nod Results Are In!

We are excited to announce the winners of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 26 of 2024:

🥇 1st Place: Frank Wainwright - 230.0 miles. Frank delivered an outstanding performance with an impressive 12,264 ft of ascent. Incredible work, Frank! We know we'll be seeing Frank's name for a while as he completes his epic adventure called Frank's BIG TOE. For more information, please check out Frank's BIG TOE - Tour of England.

🥈 2nd Place: Andy Roberts - 134.0 miles. Andy logged a phenomenal week with 105.4 miles at the Luna 24-hour race. He also claims the Nod for ascent with a massive 17,100 ft. Great job, Andy!

🥉 3rd Place: Tony (Tank) Anderson - 84.0 miles. Tony, also known as "Tank," completed 63.7 miles at the Peak District Challenge. The last time we spoke to Tony, he was getting ready for the Marathon des Sables (MDS). Fantastic effort, Tony!

🏅 4th Place: Josh Woods - 79.8 miles. Josh had an impressive week, running a solid 63.7 miles and climbing 10,128 ft. He also completed the Serpent Trail in a very impressive 10 hours 27 minutes. Well done, Josh!

💪 5th Place: Laura Nevill - 73.0 miles. Laura put in some strong miles and climbed 4,593 ft. Laura is a fantastic runner who won our Western Heights 50k race back in March, and we can't wait to welcome her to the Governor Backyard Ultra in October. Great work, Laura!

Wow, what an excellent week of running! The average miles are way higher than last week. Well done, everyone!

Congratulations to everyone on their outstanding achievements this week.

Let us know what you're training for—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week!

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.
www.strava.com/clubs/Hellfire-Events

07/07/2024

Hey, hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Are you curious about the Backyard Ultra scene but feeling a bit "hell no" about the whole 'last-person-standing' vibe?
We've got a cool twist for you – the 7 Hour version of The Governor. It's like dipping your toes into the quirky and awesome world of Ultra Running without the pressure. Here's the deal: the event format is just like the full Governor, but with a set distance of 29.169 miles. Perfect, right? It's all about pushing your boundaries and having a blast with the Backyard running community.
Whether you're an experienced runner looking for something a little different or just starting your Ultra Marathon journey, The Governor Backyard Ultra 7 Hour Challenge is for everyone.
So, are you up for it?
For more details, check out www.HellfireEvents.com.

06/07/2024

It's the weekend, which means it's time to lace up and head out to smash those miles 🤙

Let us know if the comments where you're running this weekend and which trainers you'll be venturing out in 👟

04/07/2024

Spaces are filling up for The Governor Backyard Ultra 🔑

The Hellfire team are busy getting everything prepped and ready for the 19th October.

We're looking forward to welcoming runners from all over the UK, who are entering The Citadel prison in the hopes of receiving The Governor's Pardon

Let us know in the comments how many laps do you reckon you could do?

To book your place go to www.hellfireevents.com

03/07/2024

Special shout out to Jason Norton who is this week's Hellfire Nod winner!

🥇 1st Place: Jason Norton - 76.7 miles. Jason tops the leaderboard this week with some strong mileage and an impressive 6,463 ft of ascent. Well done, Jason!

Let us know what you're training for—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week!

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.

01/07/2024

Hellfire Nod Results Are In!

We are excited to announce the winners of this week's Hellfire Nod for Week 25

🥇 1st Place: Jason Norton - 76.7 miles. Jason tops the leaderboard this week with some strong mileage and an impressive 6,463 ft of ascent. Well done, Jason!

🥈 2nd Place: John Calabrese - 71.9 miles. John continues to impress, logging a solid week with 4,534 ft of ascent. Great job, John!

🥉 3rd Place: Dubhan Leahy - 69.3 miles. Dubhan had a fantastic week, including a standout 28.0-mile run. Excellent work, Dubhan!

🏅 4th Place: Philly Jayne - 61.7 miles. Philly is one of our own from Hellfire Events and is putting in so much effort as she trains for her first 100-mile race. Massive shoutout to Philly for her dedication and hard work. Keep it up!

💪 5th Place: Elona Note - 61.1 miles. Elona rounds out the top five with consistent mileage and 3,169 ft of ascent. Great work, Elona!

Special shoutout to Rick Walton who takes this week's Nod for ascent with an incredible 8,930 ft. Fantastic work, Rick!

Congratulations to everyone on their outstanding achievements this week.

Let us know what you're training for—we can't wait to see what you guys can do next week!

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.

30/06/2024

We've been busy today, working on something for The Governor Backyard Ultra 🧡🔥

Ft Seagull Running and Runner's World

29/06/2024

All ready for recording an advert tomorrow for the Governor Backyard Ultra. Not sure how it's going to turn out, but I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun making it.
Harvey Lewis - Ultra Runner
Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra Run Group
The Governor Backyard Ultra October
fans
Runner's World

29/06/2024

Hellfire Social Run - 28th July 8am

Fancy joining the Hellfire Team for a few super chilled and chatty trail miles?

Our last social run was so much fun, with a fantastic group of running pals coming from all over Kent to run along some of our favourite trails and chat all things snacks and training 🍦😛

We're aiming to do them monthly and planning to do around 10 miles. Our next one will be on Sunday 28th July and we'll be meeting at The Citadel Welcome Centre Cafe Dover.

We would love for you to come join us - everyone is welcome, we're a super friendly bunch 🧡🔥

27/06/2024

Hey there,

We hope you’re enjoying the sun!

We’re excited to announce a flash sale for The Governor Backyard Ultra 7-Hour Challenge. Starting at 7pm on the 28th and finishing at 10pm on the 30th of June, you can secure your spot in this incredible event for just £33. This is a limited-time offer you won’t want to miss!

What is the Challenge? A Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance event where participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour. Unlike a full Backyard Ultra, The Governor 7-Hour Challenge only continues for a maximum of 7 hours. It’s a test of endurance, strategy, and mental fortitude, as well as a great introduction to the weird and wonderful world of Backyard Ultras.

Why Choose The Governor Backyard Ultra? Set in the captivating grounds of a former prison built within a fortress, The Governor Backyard Ultra offers a running experience like no other. Recognised by Runner’s World as one of the best Backyard Ultras in the UK, this event promises an unforgettable adventure.

Event Details:

When: Flash sale starts at 7pm on the 28th of June and ends at 10pm on the 30th of June
Where: HMP Hellfire
Regular Price: £55
Flash Sale Price: £33
Discount Code: FLASH40
Number of tickets available: Only 30!!!
Booking: Via www.hellfireevents.com (Spaces are limited)
Get ready to take advantage of this amazing offer. We can’t wait to see you at HMP Hellfire for an experience you’ll never forget!

Join The Governor 7 Hour Challenge - Ultra Marathon inside a prison. Push your limits and feel inspired!

27/06/2024

As part of our Western Heights Trail Races on the 6th of October, we start the morning with a Kid's Mighty Miles 🙌

It's a fantastic way to get the kids out and give them a little taster of what it's like to fly along the trails 👟💨

To sign up go to www.hellfireevents.com 🧡🔥

26/06/2024

Congratulations to this week's WINNER of the Hellfire Nod!

🥇 1st Place: Rob P Mallett - 92.1 miles. Rob smashed his first Backyard Ultra at the weekend. His next epic adventure is the awesome 38-mile ultra Around the Rock on beautiful Jersey. Well done, Rob!

Congratulations to Rob P Mallett on your outstanding achievement this week.

Want to join the Hellfire Nod? Head over to our Strava club.
https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hellfire-Events

25/06/2024

Who's excited for our upcoming Western Heights Trail Races? We've got 5km and 10km options available ⭐

It's always such a blast on race day and we absolutely love seeing you all smash out some miles on a couple (okay, a few 😇) hills

We can't wait to welcome you to our little corner of Kent on the 6th of October

Go to www.hellfireevents.com to book your place now 🔥