Hold It Flats Backyard Ultra
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About the race
Hold It Flats Backyard Ultra is a trail endurance event held on private property at Hold It Flats, Yalboroo, QLD. The event uses a Backyard Ultra format on a measured 6.7 km trail loop run every hour until a target duration is reached or one solo competitor remains. The course includes varying gradient and trail terrain and may contain sections of challenging track.
Distances:
- 1 lap junior and short course
- 12 laps (80.4 km) solo or team relay options
- 24 laps (160.8 km) solo or team relay options
Teams of 2–4 may share laps in relay entries; team members may swap each hour or run longer stints as required. Maps are supplied the week of the event and access to the trails is restricted outside the race. Camping in the recovery area is included with 12 hour and 24 hour entries; competitors may choose their own recovery zones on a first-come, first-served basis. Toilets are available at the start/finish area and parking will be directed on site.
Runners must be self-sufficient on course. Mandatory items include a snake bandage and lights for night running; athletes are advised to bring power banks, spare lights, hydration, nutrition, warm clothing, and insect repellent. Each competitor is responsible for their own water and fuelling. The organiser enforces course rules, cut-offs of one hour per lap for 12 and 24 lap entrants, and policies on transfers and refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.