Event Info at a Glance
Race Guide
The Race Guide is our single-page, quick reference for everything you need to know to make the most of your event experience.
Keep it close by on your phone or go old-style and print it out.
Weekend Schedule & Check-in
From check-in & number collection, all the way to The Last One Standing, there's a lot going on over the weekend. Aquaint yourself with the timetable here ....
Race Rules
The Backyard Ultra format will be new to most participants and has some simple, but unusual rules. It's important everyone understands these - as well as our general competition rules - before rocking up to the start line ...
Tent City
A place in Tent City is available to all Backyard Ultra athletes (except Backyard 5) and one spot each for 12 & 24 hour teams. This place comes with important rules around parking and waste and a ban on BBQs and generators. Read on for more ...
Drink Station
A Drink Station serving WATER & SPORT DRINK only will be located in the communal recovery area and is primarily intended for Ultra Mini and 6-Hour Team competitors. Those in Tent City are expected to bring their own food and drink with them for the duration of their event.
Race Number & Timing Tag
A valid race number (with timing tag on the reverse) must be worn on the front of your shirt whenever taking part in any of our events. Find out what it looks like, how to attach it and when you will receive it here ....
Drink Station
A Drink Station serving WATER & SPORT DRINK only will be located in the communal recovery area and is primarily intended for Ultra Mini and 6-Hour Team competitors. Those in Tent City are expected to bring their own food and drink with them for the duration of their event.
Mighty Totara Medal
For such a mighty achievement, we have the stunning Mighty Totara medal for everyone who completes at least one lap. Those in the Backyard Ultra can earn a distance "halo" for 50k, 100k or 100 miles. Similar halos are on offer for finishers in the Marathon and 50K Ultramarathon.
Parking
Each allocated place in Tent City includes one place in the main on-site car park. All other competitors and supporters can find easy street parking nearby. Full details are in our handy PDF which you can download below ....
Merit Awards
Merit Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners of the Backyard Ultra, Just Run events (50k, 42k and 21k) and to the overall winning teams per category in each of the Team Relays. Check the individual Race Info pages for ful details.
Safety
The safety of our participants, crew and the public is our number one concern. First, last and always. Find out more about our safety procedures and what to expect at our events here ...