September 28, 2026

Thank you for an unforgettable first edition!

What a fantastic first edition of Kids Backyard Ultra! Thank you to all the kids, parents, family, friends and volunteers who joined us yesterday in Zollikon. You created a beautiful atmosphere and made this event unforgettable.

36 kids from 11 towns made their way to the start line. Together, they completed an incredible 975 loops of 550 m, covering a total distance of 536 km!

Among them, 15 kids ran beyond the half-marathon distance of 21.1 km, and 10 kids reached 50 loops. What an amazing achievement.

Congratulations to our winners 🏆

Anne-Sophie was the girls’ winner, completing an incredible 43 loops.
The boys’ win was shared by Ezra, Finn and Aleksandar, who all stopped after 62 loops.

Whether you ran one loop or 62, you all contributed to a memorable event. Thank you for being part of Kids Backyard Ultra.

A special thank-you to Gasser Timing for printing our amazing bibs, and to Witiker Backyard Ultra for the course marking flags!

We hope to see you all again next year.

Two children running together on a gravel path beside a meadow — Every loop counts, and every child is part of it.

Children running along the course under a clear blue sky — 975 loops completed together.

Families and supporters gathered under the trees beside the barbecue and refreshments — Thank you to everyone who cheered, helped and joined us.

Children spread out along the course around the Allmend meadow — A sunny race day on the Allmend in Zollikon.

A race bib, medal and Kids Backyard Ultra diploma on a wooden bench — A bib, a medal and a diploma to remember the day.

Children following the gravel path along the edge of the woods — One loop at a time.