Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra
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Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra - event description
The Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra is a lap-based ultramarathon held on 8 August 2026 from a base at Hanmer Springs Forest Camp, 243 Jollies Pass Road. Competitors run repeated loops of a set course of approximately 6.7 km. Each lap must be completed within one hour and the race restarts on the hour with all runners who finished the previous lap on time. The event continues until only one runner manages to complete a lap within the time limit; that runner is recorded as the sole finisher and all others are recorded as DNF.
The course runs through commercial pine forest on walking and mountain bike tracks, with a short section on a gravel forest road. The route is mainly flat with a couple of short climbs. Event facilities at the base include mains power, water, showers, toilets and a kitchen area with hot water and cooking facilities. The nearby village offers cafes, take-aways and a supermarket a few kilometres from the base.
Race rules restrict on-course support and access. Runners may receive aid only at the event base, not while on a lap, and non-competitors are not permitted on the course. Spectators are allowed at the event centre only. Mid winter conditions are expected, with possible snow, ice, mud, puddles, rain and cold wind, so appropriate clothing is advised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
