Gold Coast Backyard Ultra
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About the Event
The Gold Coast Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event where participants attempt to complete as many laps as possible within a set time frame. The event format requires runners to complete a 6.71 km loop, or "yard," every hour, on the hour.
Event Format
The race operates on a last-person-standing principle. Runners must start a new lap at the top of each hour and finish it within that same hour to continue. If a runner does not start a lap, does not finish within the hour, or chooses to stop, they are eliminated. The event only concludes when a single runner remains.
Course Details
The loop course traverses varied terrain, including road, grass, trail, and beach sections. The total elevation change per lap is modest.
Practical Information
The event takes place at Doug Jennings Park on Seaworld Drive in Main Beach on the Gold Coast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
