Sydney's Backyard Ultra
Saint Ives, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 20, 2026 - Sunday
Ultra, Other
Race Information
Join Sydney's longest-standing Backyard Ultra! Immerse yourself in a unique test of stamina, with participants running a 6.706km loop on the hour, every hour until only one remains.
The top male and female runners, those last standing, will each receive a grand prize of $1000.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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