Lap The Valley Backyard Ultra
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Lap The Valley Backyard Ultra : Boyne Valley, Queensland
Lap The Valley is a backyard ultramarathon held at the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre in Ubobo on 12 September 2026. The event uses a repeating lap format: competitors must complete a 6.71 km lap within each hour to continue, and the last competitor to complete a lap alone is declared the sole finisher. Laps follow different routes for day and night: the day lap runs on dirt trails through Bruin Park with about 65 m of elevation, while the night lap uses an out-and-back on the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail with minimal elevation.
Registration offers unlimited laps or a capped entry option, free entry for those 16 and under with a voucher, and a maximum of 110 participants. The event is registered with BigsBackyardUltra for world ranking eligibility and selection to the Australian Satellite Championships. Entry fees contribute 5% to the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Inc.
The event is grassroots in style and does not provide medals or shirts. An aid station adjacent to the corral supplies water and fruit for competitors only; no cups will be provided. Night laps require a headlamp or torch. Competitors must attend a mandatory briefing, start on the first lap, follow course rules about corral starts and on-course behavior, and acknowledge an indemnity form. Accommodation options are available through the Discovery Centre; services in the valley are limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
