Lap The Valley Backyard Ultra
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Lap The Valley Backyard Ultra
Lap The Valley is a backyard ultramarathon held at the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre in Ubobo, about a one hour drive from Gladstone. The event uses a repeating lap format: competitors must complete a 6.71 km lap within each hour to be eligible to start the next lap. The event alternates a day lap on dirt trails through Bruin Park with approximately 65 m of elevation, and a night out-and-back lap on the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail with minimal elevation.
The event is registered with BigsBackyardUltra.com and can count toward world rankings and Australian team selection for Satellite Championships. The course record is 37 laps (set in 2025). The event is grassroots in style: there is no event shirt or medal; prize packs are offered for Last Female Standing and Last Male Standing, and a lap-based lucky draw provides additional prizes.
Registration options include unlimited laps, a limited-entry option for up to ten laps, and free entry for under-17s with a guardian. The event is capped at 110 participants and registrations close on September 8, 2026, unless sold out. A mandatory race briefing is required and all competitors must start from lap one. Night laps require a headlamp or torch; other recommended items include sunscreen, insect repellent, a mobile phone and personal hydration. The organisers request that competitors follow course rules, respect private property and carry out all rubbish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
