Australian backyard ultra calendar
Every confirmed backyard ultra in Australia, from now to September 2027. Perth’s Herdy’s Frontyard, Echuca’s 2 Rivers and the Riverland race share one March weekend, Melbourne and Adelaide run theirs in city parkland, and Falls Creek starts on New Year’s Eve at altitude. Every race here is last one standing: a 6.7 km loop every hour until one runner is left. New to the format? Start with our guide, what is a backyard ultra.
15 races · Dates checked with organisers 19 October 2026
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October–November 2026
3 racesSmurf's Backyard Ultra
Smithfield MTB Park, Cairns
6.7 km mountain-bike trail loop every hour; Mini Backyard option of up to 6 laps
Tropical far north Queensland racing, with a Saturday-night party on site.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra
Cairncross State Forest, near Port Macquarie
6.7 km forest loop every hour until one runner remains
A mid-north coast backyard in state forest outside Port Macquarie, with laps running over several days if the field lasts.
Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra
Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur, near Gympie
6.7 km loop every hour until one runner remains
A classic bush backyard at historic camping grounds in the Gympie hinterland.
December 2026 – February 2027
3 racesAussie Alpine Backyarder
Falls Creek
6.71 km alpine loop with more than 200 m of climbing each yard
Altitude, hills and a New Year’s Eve start make this one of the hardest yards in the country.
Maribyrnong Valley Park Backyard Ultra (MVP)
Brimbank Park, Keilor, Melbourne
6.7 km trail loop from 7pm Friday; open entry, or capped at 4, 7 or 15 yards
A night start in Melbourne’s west, with capped entries if you want to try the format without committing to the long haul.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra
Dalby
Standard backyard rules: 6.7 km every hour until one runner remains
Inland Queensland in February, so the heat is part of the challenge.
March 2027
3 racesHerdy's Frontyard Ultra
Herdsman Lake, Perth
6.71 km loop around Herdsman Lake every hour
Its organiser bills it as the world’s biggest backyard ultra, and an Australian record was set on this course in 2021.
2 Rivers Backyard Ultra
Echuca
6.7 km loop beside the Murray River, from midday
A river-town backyard on the Victoria–NSW border, run by North-Vic Backyard Ultras.
Riverland Backyard Ultra
Loveday Adventure Park, Barmera
6.71 km loop of trail, dirt road and outback; on-site camping
Listed as an affiliated race on Big’s Backyard Ultra, with a field of up to 400.
April–May 2027
4 racesNew Moon Ultra
Yalboroo, near Mackay
6.7 km hourly trail loops, with fixed 12- and 24-hour options
A backyard-style race in the Mackay hinterland, with shorter fixed-time options alongside the open race.
Sydney's Backyard Ultra
St Ives Showground, Sydney
6.706 km every hour until one runner remains
Sydney’s own backyard, at St Ives Showground in the city’s north.
Melbourne Frontyard Ultra
Yarra Bend National Park, Melbourne
6.71 km loop through Yarra Bend parkland every hour
A city backyard from the Ultra Series team behind Herdy’s, a few kilometres from the CBD.
No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra
Victoria Park, Adelaide
6.71 km loop every hour from 10am Friday
Darren Linney won in 2025 with 50 yards, Scott Cameron assisting on 49, the organiser says.
June–September 2027
2 racesCoffs Backyard Ultra
Coffs Harbour
6.7 km every hour until one runner remains
A winter backyard on the Coffs Coast.
Lap The Valley Backyard Ultra
Ubobo, Boyne Valley
Traditional last-one-standing format
A country backyard at the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre, inland from Gladstone.
Watchlist: races with dates still to confirm
- Red’s Backyard Ultra 2027 (Kembla Grange, NSW): Date to come. The organiser says 2027 information is coming soon; the 2026 race (1 August) was a Big’s Silver Ticket event, giving the winner a path to the Australian team, and the venue hosted the 2026 World Team Championships. Check source
- Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra (Nanango, QLD): Date to confirm. Home of Phil Gore’s 119-yard world record. Event listings show 15 May 2027, but we could not find it on an organiser page yet; the 2026 race was on 30 May. Check source
- Gold Coast Backyard Ultra (Main Beach, QLD): Date to confirm. Listings show 13 March 2027; the organiser has not posted 2027 entries yet. Check source
- Greenvale Backyard Ultra (Forth, TAS): Date conflict: the host club lists 4 December 2026 and Big’s Backyard Ultra lists 11 December. Check source
- Harry’s King of the Hill (Pyalong, VIC): Listed for 31 October 2026: a 4.2 km hill loop with about 300 m of climbing every hour, and a reported $20,000 prize. Not a standard backyard distance, and we could not confirm the 2026 date with the organiser. Check source
- Hybrid 24 Hour Backyard Ultra (Stromlo Forest Park, ACT): Listed for 5–6 December 2026. Capped at 24 hours, with survivors ranked on total lap time, so it is not a true last-one-standing race. Check source
- Gil’s Galavant Backyard Ultra (Wallumbilla, QLD): Listed for 3 April 2027 on a cattle station near Roma; not yet confirmed with the organiser. Check source
- Birdy’s Backyard Ultra (Lake Towerrinning, WA): No 2027 date announced. The 2026 race was on 7 August. Check source
- Harry’s Longest Mile (Kilmore, VIC): Listed for 24 July 2027; not yet confirmed with the organiser. Check source
- Blue Goat’s Backyard Marathon (Mount Victoria, NSW): Postponed from 31 October 2026. Check source
- Other listed last-one-standing races: The Race With No Name (Rocklea, QLD), I’m Still Standing (Maroubra, NSW), GUMBY (Coree, ACT), Clint Eastwood Last One Standing (Rocklea, QLD), Granite Grit Trail Challenge (Granite Belt, QLD) and Backyard Everest (Athelstone, SA) appear on event listings, but we could not confirm 2027 dates or a standard backyard format. Check source
Race dates and entry availability can change. Check the organiser’s website before booking travel or entering.
