REGISTRATION FEES

Registration now open!

1. Backyard Taster - 6 Yard Challenge

Your chance to try out the Backyard race format! Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 6 hours and clock a total distance of 40.26km. No crew option. Starts at 8am on Saturday 17th October 2026.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $130

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $160

2. Backyard Challenger - 12 Yard Challenge

Need more than a taster but not ready to go the whole hog? Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 12 hours and clock a total distance of 80.52 km. No crew option. Starts at 8am on Saturday 17th October 2026.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $195

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $230

3. Backyard Miler - 24 Yard Challenge

Looking to take on a decent distance? How about a 100 miles! Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 24 hours and clock a total distance of 161 km (100 miles). You’re allowed 1 crew member. Starts at 8am on Saturday 17th October 2026.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $240

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $275

4. Backyard Ultra - Last Man Standing Challenge

Think you got what it takes to be the Last Man Standing? This is one race where you’re aiming to be Dead F**king Last. Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for as long as you can. You’re allowed up to 2 crew members. Starts at 8am on Saturday 17th October 2026.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $290

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $340

EARLY BURD FEE - register by 15th May 2026

LAZY BURD FEE - register between 16th May to 17th September 2026

Registration now open!

RELAY EVENT CATEGORIES!

*All relay event categories will start at 8am on Saturday 17th October 2026*

1. Relay Taster - 6 Yard Challenge

Try out the Backyard race format in a team of 4! Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 6 hours and clock a total distance of 40.26km. No crew option. Every member of the team must run at least 1 yard.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $250

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $280

2. Relay Challenger - 12 Yard Challenge

Need more than a taster but not ready to go the whole hog? Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 12 hours and clock a total distance of 80.52 km. No crew option. Every member of the team must run at least 1 yard.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $400

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $450

3. Relay Miler - 24 Yard Challenge

Looking to take on a decent distance? How about a 100 miles! Run 1 Yard (6.71 km) every hour for 24 hours and clock a total distance of 161 km (100 miles). No crew option. Every member of the team must run at least 1 yard.

Early Burd Registration Fee (by 15th May 2026) - $480

Lazy Burd registration Fee (16th May - 17th September 2026) - $520

What is a ‘Yard?’

The 4.167 mile distance (6.71km) for each hourly loop in a Backyard Ultra is known as a 'yard' in the Backyard Ultra world, and was created as such because it equals 100 divided by 24. Each ‘yard’ is run at the start of each hour, and the distance run in 24 yards (hours) will be 100 miles.

RACER ENTITLEMENTS: (Updated 10th September 2026, more to come!))

• One race bib

• One allocated area - one plastic chair and table space will be provided. Please bring your own cool box or reclining chair if needed, but be mindful that space is limited.

• One BBU x Optimum Nutrition Ice Scarf

• One Optimum Nutrition Protein Bar

• One Optimum Nutrition Protein Shake

• One can Maxi Filter Coffee

• One tube BIX Recovery

• One Tailwind Endurance Fuel Stick Pack

• One Topo Athletics Shoe Bag

• A DNF momento for the non-winners .. to be revealed when you Did-Not Finish! (We’re excited about this one!)

FOOD / DRINK AT THE OPTIMUM NUTRITION RECOVERY VILLAGE:

UPDATED 10TH SEP 2026

• Optimum Nutrition Clear Whey Protein (mixed & ready to drink)

• Pizza from Bad Habits Provisions

• Filter coffee from 2050 Coffee

• Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel at Start/Finish area

• BIX Recovery

• Water at Start/Finish area

• Ice at Start/Finish area

• MILO 3-in-1

• Instant Coffee (3-in1 and Kopi-O)

• Instant Tea (3-in-1)

• Plain salted potato chips

• Cup Noodle - Seafood or Chicken flavour

• Hot water - in communal kettles. Please ask your crew or our volunteers to assist if you need hot water.

• Coca-cola

• Bananas

• Apples

• Biscuits

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