Sydney’s Backyard Ultra.
6.706kms | Hour After Hour | Until Only One Remains
St Ives Showground, 5th of Oct 2024
$1000 Bounty
The worlds best Backyard Ultra is back
On October 5th, 2024, Sydney's Backyard Ultra will return at the scenic St. Ives Showground, Australia.
Sydney’s Backyard Ultra will command runners tackle a 6.706km loop every hour, on the hour, in an epic showdown until only one remains.
Sydney’s Backyard Ultra is proudly brought to you by 180 Cadence, who put on world-class events. The following is included in your race entry.
Free Event Shirt
‘Finishers’ Medal
Live Streaming
Free Photos
Live Results
Medical Staff
See what it’s like to run
in a Backyard Ultra:
The Course
Set against the scenic backdrop of the St Ives Showground, Sydney's Backyard Ultra has always offered a trail running experience like no other.
In October we’re staying at the main arena and we can’t wait to make the party even bigger!
Another highlight is the course's visibility, enabling supporters to spot runners with ample warning before they re-enter the starting corral.
Those without a personal support crew can take advantage of our communal zones, tailor-made for interstate and international runners.
Whether you're a runner or a supporter, Sydney’s Backyard Ultra promises an unforgettable race that you don’t want to miss out on.
Each yard is precisely 6706m with 45 metres of elevation gain.
$2000 - Sydney’s Backyard Bounty
Push the limits of your endurance and be rewarded! The last male & female standing in Sydney’s Backyard Ultra earns not just the glory, but also 'Sydney’s Backyard Bounty', a hefty cash prize of $1000 to the last male & female standing.
So lace up, dig deep, and aim to outlast them all!
Näak Ultra Energy
On course race nutrition.
Just one more yard
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Just one more yard |
The First Yard
This is your stepping stone, your initiation into the world of ultra running. Completing one lap or 'yard' is an achievement in itself, the first taste of the challenge ahead
1 Yard | 6.706km
Half Marathon
This milestone nearly equates to completing a half marathon, marking the early stages of your ultra running journey and the first significant endurance hurdle
3 Yards | 20.1km
The Marathon
Conquering six laps is just shy of a standard marathon distance. This is for those who thrive on the thrill of pushing limits
6 Yards | 40.2km
One Hundred Kilometres
Embark on an epic journey to complete 15 laps, reaching the coveted 100km mark. This is where legends start to take shape.
15 Yards | 100.5km
One Hundred Miles
This remarkable feat equals a miler, pushing beyond the edges of the extraordinary. This is the yardstick for ultra trail runners.
24 Yards | 160.9km
Sydney’s Backyard Ultra Record
The current yard record is held by Jonathan Ash, who in April of 2024 completed 42hrs and was the last one standing at Sydney’s Backyard Ultra
42 Yards | 281.8km
Two Hundred Miles
This milestone represents the courage to break boundaries and venture beyond conventional distances. This is for those who seek the extraordinary.
48 Yards | 321.8km
The Cusp
A step into global contention, matching the current world record. This milestone represents your remarkable grit, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's most elite ultra-runners
108 Yards | 724.2km
The New Record Holder
Surpass the current world record and etch your name in ultra running history. This is the ultimate test of endurance and grit, the pinnacle of achievement at Bricks Backyard Ultra
109 Yards | 730.9km
