Sydney’s Backyard Ultra
Course record: 81 yards (Phil Gore).
The Worlds Biggest Backyard Ultra Event Details: The Backyard Ultra is the only race where the fastest person doesn’t win! Runners will have to tackle a 6.706 km loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains standing! Date: September 19th, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: St. Ives Showground, Australia (30mins from the Sydney CBD) Distance: 6.706 km loop every hour Race Entry Includes: Free event shirt Finishers medal Free high quality photos of you running Live streaming on YouTube Live results Fully staffed event with medical support Free parking 3×3 gazebo space or communal …
Past editions
| Date | Winner | Yards | Starters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Justin Makhlouf | 66 | 631 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Ezra Barzaghi | 54 | 54 |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Phil Gore | 81 | 35 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Ross McLean | 55 | 25 |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Jonathan Ash | 42 | 18 |