Gold Coast Backyard Ultra
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Gold Coast Backyard Ultra - Overview
The Gold Coast Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event scheduled for March 13, 2027, at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach, Gold Coast. The race uses the backyard ultra format: each hour runners must complete one "yard" of 6.7 km; any runner who fails to complete a yard within the hour, fails to start the next hour, or withdraws is out. The event continues until only one runner remains.
The course is fully marked and includes mixed terrain: road, grass, trail and beach. Recorded elevation for a lap is approximately 16 m ascent and 19 m descent. Distance is effectively unlimited because runners repeat the yard each hour until they stop or are the last person standing.
Entries are capped at 300 places. Early bird entry opens July 1 for the first 100 entries at AUD 220; regular entry is AUD 250 until sold out. Team entries are for four runners; eligible teams receive a 25% discount and must register all four participants together.
Included with entry are a finishers medal, race day photos, communal snacks and hydration, and access to a recovery zone with amenities such as ice baths, foam rollers and recovery boots. Runners who complete more than 24 yards (over 160 km) are entered into a sponsor voucher draw. Prizes are awarded for the final runner remaining and for an assistant role. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
