2 Rivers Backyard Ultra
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2 Rivers Backyard Ultra : Echuca
2 Rivers Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event in Echuca held on March 13, 2027. The inaugural event in 2025 attracted 59 runners; several competitors completed 30 hours and the eventual winner finished after 36 hours.
The course follows the Scenic Drive trail beside the Murray River, then moves onto pavement alongside the bridge toward New South Wales. The route is out and back and turns at the Blue Tree, includes a hill section, and returns to the event area from the opposite direction. The layout repeats each lap.
The event village sits beside a major car park and uses marquees and tents to provide resting space between laps. Nighttime activity is maintained and the village area is designed for runners to rest and refuel.
An aid station is supported by Tailwind Nutrition Australia and offers the event mix that provides about 50 g carbohydrates per 500 ml plus electrolytes. The station also supplies plain water, lollies, chips, fruit, hot soup, noodles, and a camp kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kettle, and sandwich press. At least one food van is usually onsite offering coffee, hot food, and cold drinks.
The event emphasizes repeated laps on a consistent loop with on-course views of the river and bridge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
