Melbourne Frontyard Ultra

MAY

1

2027

A backyard ultra in Yarra Bend National Park where runners complete 6.71 km loops on the hour, every hour, until only one remains; entries are open for May 1, 2027.

Sat 1 May 2027

Kew, Victoria

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6.71k Loop

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MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra

The MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Yarra Bend National Park, Melbourne, Victoria on Saturday May 1, 2027. The event uses a repeated loop format: participants run a 6.71 km loop on the hour, every hour, continuing until only one runner remains.

This event is the fifth addition to the Ultra Series Backyard lineup and takes place on trails and parklands around Melbourne city. Entries are open for the event. The organiser also advertises a cash giveaway valued at $22,500.

Volunteers support the event and are offered discounts on future entries: 50% off next year’s Melbourne Frontyard entry or 20% off any other Ultra Series event; these discounts can be accrued. The race information and race manual are available separately, and volunteers can register to help through an online form.

The event listing references other Ultra Series Frontyard events in Australia with the same loop format and notes community aspects and participant feedback about course and support. The format emphasises repeated timed loops and endurance on a measured circuit within city parklands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.