Dead F**king Last Backyard Ultra Event Rules :

1) Course
This is an out and back loop 6.716 kilometers in length.

Course location and GPX file will be updated shortly.

2) Starting Area
Participants must be in the starting area before the start signal.

3) Start
Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last.
Verbal warning will be given at 2 minutes, 1 minute and 30 seconds prior to start. 
All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts).
Runners not inside the START zone at the sound of the start bell are disqualified.
Runners must start the loop once the start signal is given.
Any runner not at the start of the consequent lap is also disqualified from continuing.

Due to the location of the Start/Finish corral, whistle warnings will be suspended between the hours of 9pm and 7am

4) Loops

Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed.
No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners).
No personal aid during a loop.
Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
No artificial aids (including trekking poles). Prosthetic limbs are allowed only if absolutely necessary .. (just kidding!)
Slower runners must allow passes.

Runners must wear a hi-vis vest from 19.30h to 07.35h

5) Timing

DFLBU loops will not be officially timed.

6) Winner/Results

The winner is the last person to complete a loop.
All others are technically DNF.
Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

The race is open ended, and will finish when the last person has completed a single loop alone, within the one hour time limit.

The winner will receive a Special Edition Gold Medal and a guaranteed entry to Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championships in 2021.
7) Aid stations

DFLBU is a self supported event (due to the pandemic situation).

Runners are responsible for their personal aid.
Nutrition bundles will be on offer at a discounted price from our sponsor: Red Dot Running Company.

Runners are required to cater for themselves (and/or with the help of their crew).

8) Competitor Allocated Area

During the event, runners will be allocated an area based on a square grid. It will be large enough for one chair and one cool box. This area will be randomly allocated to each competitor on the day.

Racers are allowed to have one chair and their personal items (sports nutrition and mandatory gear) within their designated area. Racers and crew will be able to access this area every time they finish a loop provided there is sufficient time for them to start a new loop. 

Competitors may not change areas during the event, and will be required to vacate their designated area once disqualified.
DNF’d competitors are allowed to donate their food, drink and other supplies to those still running. Donated items are to be put on the common table and picked up by the receiving runner or crew.

9) Crew

Each racer is eligible to register 2 crew (maximum) for the duration of the event. Only one crew per racer is allowed in the runner area at any one time. If you register more than one crew, their dates and shift times will need to be listed.

Support crew can help with refuelling and other requirements, and crew can leave their designated area to get supplies.

Crew are based at the start/finish line.

No pacing or muling is allowed.

Crew must wear their mask at all times during the event.

Crew can be shared amongst 2 racers, but must be restricted to the racers they are registered with.

Crew of DNF’d racers are not allowed to crew for runners they are not registered with.

Crew must wear a hi-vis vest from 19.30h to 07.35h

10) Leave No Trace

We have a zero tolerance policy to littering, and runners caught throwing litter such as gel packets or any other waste anywhere other than designated waste or recycling receptacles at any time during this event will be disqualified without appeal. Please aim to keep your designated area clean and rely on reusable containers, cups and cutlery rather than disposable ones where possible.

11) Spectators

This is a private event and spectators are not permitted in order to comply with safe distancing rules.

Please do not encourage friends and family to stop by to watch. They can follow online at the international Zoom link which will be provided soon. We ask for your cooperation in keeping this event low key to ensure we can run this as smoothly as possible.

12) Face Masks and Hand Sanitisers

All runners and crew are required to have face masks on. Runners need not wear their face masks while running, but must have them on their person to put on before and after each loop.

A bottle of hand sanitiser will be provided for each runner area.

START & FINISH:

The start and finish of the race is at 1 Jln Saudara Ku (Fabian William Coaching Concepts).

This is a residential area and we advise that while street parking is available, it should be done with consideration for the local residents.

There are numerous food and beverage outlets available close by, including an ESSO station just behind FWCC, and a 24h Cold Storage and NUTC down the road.  It is advisable to bring ALL food, beverage and other nutrition to the race venue so designated support crew are able to assist each racer effectively and efficiently based on individual racer plans and strategies. 

RACE CHECK-IN:

Race Check-In for the DFLBU will be held on-site at FWCC between 18.00h and 19.00h - October 17, 2020.

Please see the Event Schedule for exact times for DFLBU Race Check-In. 

There will be NO late check-in beyond 19.00h - October 17, 2020. Runners or support crew must have area set-up before the 20.00h start time.

What to bring to race Check-In:

• Photo ID (IC) - a photo of both sides of your IC is fine.

• Face Mask

• Crew or Runner (if no Crew) with all mandatory items

At Race Check-In we will re-iterate rules and format of the DFLBU. You will be directed to your designated space for the race duration. Crew will receive an official name tag to ensure they are easily identifiable and that they have been registered accordingly. 

Racer SWAG will be handed out at the Race Check-In area on registration. 

STARTING TIME

The first lap commences at 20.00h October 17, 2020.  All DFLBU racers will be ready in the start area .  Each racer must complete each 6.71km loop in less than 60 minutes (59mins and 59 seconds).

MANDATORY GEAR

For your safety, ALL of the mandatory gear listed below must be accessible from your support crew at ALL times whilst in the event. The weather in Singapore is hot and humid. Thunder and lightning can play a factor in all outdoor events. Please be prepared for extreme heat and the chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms. 

• Hi-Vis vest

• Headlamps

• Extra batteries

• Reusable cup 

• Face mask

RECOMMENDED GEAR

• Cool box for nutrition and hydration

• Small first aid kit 

• Sunscreen 

• Chair / mat

• Eye protection (sun glasses)

• Hat

• Electrolytes

• Handheld flashlight for support crew

• Plastic bag for personal rubbish

• Identification

• Mobile phone

• Face Mask

• Hand sanitiser

RACER ENTITLEMENTS

• One race number

• One allocated area for chair and cool box

• One DFLBU tee on DNF or DFL (only one will be DFL, the rest will be DNF)

• One silver participation medal

• One 30-serving bag of Tailwind Nutrition

• One Boco Gear Face Mask

• One bottle of hand sanitiser

• One wristband per runner (no entry will be permitted without this wristband)

• One wristband per crew registered (no entry will be permitted without this wristband)

COMPETITOR BRIEFING

19.15h at FWCC (Start/Finish line area) for race briefing.