X Im!possible

Race Info

Runners complete a 6.706 km loop every hour, starting on the hour, until only one runner remains.

Event overview

Date: 18 April 2025
Location: Albisgütli, Zürich
Start time: 12.00
Format: Backyard Ultra
Time limit: open ended – the race continues until one runner complete a loop

Everesting Challenge

The X Im!possible Backyard Ultra is not only one of the toughest Backyards ever designed — it is also a direct path into the Everesting Hall of Fame.

With ~380 m of elevation gain per loop, runners accumulate vertical meters incredibly fast:
6 loops: 1/4 Everesting
12 loops: Basecamp Everesting
24 loops (100 miles): Full Everesting

All vertical gain counts toward official Everesting achievements, making this event uniquely suited for runners aiming to combine the Backyard format with a high-elevation challenge.

Aid & logistics

Aid station, food setup and logistics at the race base are currently being finalized.
Details about food, personal area, drop bags, facilities and crew support will be published soon.

The loop

Loop length: 6.706 km (official Backyard distance)
Elevation gain per loop: ~380 m
Direction: anti-clockwise, the loop is run in the same direction for the entire event