Event Overview
| Date | Dec 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Forth, Tasmania, Australia |
| Format | Backyard Ultra |
| Terrain | Mixed |
| Region | Oceania |
| Distance / duration | 6.71 km every hour |
| Course model | Loop |
| Edition note | The organizer’s Race Roster registration page gives Friday, December 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM AEDT and shows the event as full with 120 participants. Big’s Backyard Ultra’s race page instead lists December 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM and a capacity of 100; this record follows the registration page. Big’s also still lists the record as 38 yards (Ryan Crawford, 2024), while Yardlore’s 2025 results show Crawford raised it to 43. Big’s race page labels the race “Bronze”. |
| Elevation gain | About 311 ft (95 m) per loop |
| Cutoff | Each 6.71 km yard must be finished within the hour; no fixed overall finish. The race ends when one runner completes one more yard than everyone else. |
| Start | 9:00 AM Friday, December 4 (AEDT), per the registration page |
| Field size | Race Roster shows 120 participants for 2026 and the event as full; Big’s Backyard Ultra lists a capacity of 100. Yardlore records 63 starters in 2025. |
| Highlights | Hilly Gravel Loop, Northern Tasmania |
Course & Terrain
One 6.71 km loop of gravel and grass, run for the whole race. Big’s Backyard Ultra lists 311 ft of climb per loop; Yardlore gives 95 m.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Qualification | Open entry with no qualifying result. Entry was A$150 on Race Roster from May 22 to October 22, and the event is now sold out. Refunds carry a A$20 fee and end on October 31; transfers remain available. |
Why This Race Matters
Daniel Little directs the race at Forth in northern Tasmania. Big’s Backyard Ultra credits Ryan Crawford with a 38-yard record in 2024. In the December 2025 edition 63 runners started, eight were still going at 24 yards, and Crawford won with 43 yards, a new course record. Markus Larch was the assist with 42, and Mel Clark ran 40 yards, the most by a woman that year, for third overall.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- Course record: Ryan Crawford, 43 yards, 2025 (Yardlore)
- Women: Mel Clark, 40 yards, 2025, third overall (Yardlore women’s best)
- Big’s Backyard Ultra still lists Ryan Crawford’s 38 yards from 2024 as the record
Preparing for a Race Like Greenvale Backyard Ultra
The backyard ultra race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Backyard ultras explained: Rules, distance math, current records and how a race ends.
- Backyard ultra training plan: A 16-week framework with hourly-loop rehearsals and a printable worksheet.
- Backyard ultra race strategy: Loop pacing, the routine between loops, sleep and knowing when to stop.
- Backyard ultra nutrition: A tested fueling routine for eating and drinking between loops.
Planning Notes
- Practice the exact hourly routine: loop, eat, foot check, bottle refill, and back to the start. The format rewards repeatability.
- The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.
Event FAQs
When is the Greenvale Backyard Ultra 2026?
The organizer’s Race Roster page lists Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM AEDT in Forth, Tasmania. Big’s Backyard Ultra’s race page shows December 11 at 8:00 AM, so entrants should go by the registration page or confirm with race director Daniel Little.
Can I still enter the Greenvale Backyard Ultra?
No. Race Roster shows the 2026 event as full with 120 participants. Entries cost A$150. Refunds carry a A$20 fee and are not available after October 31, but transfers are still allowed.
What is the Greenvale Backyard Ultra record?
Ryan Crawford holds it with 43 yards from December 2025, when he beat Markus Larch (42) and Mel Clark (40) in a field of 63. Yardlore lists Clark’s 40 as the women’s course best. Big’s Backyard Ultra still shows Crawford’s earlier 38-yard record from 2024.
Related Preparation
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 2026 backyard ultra calendar
- Open the Backyard Ultra format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Build a backyard yard and rest-time schedule
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated October 20, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer’s 2026 registration (Race Roster) — https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119445/greenvale-backyard-ultra-2026
- Big’s Backyard Ultra race listing — https://bigsbackyardultra.com/races/greenvale-backyard-ultra/
- Yardlore 2025 results — https://www.yardlore.com/backyards/greenvale-backyard-ultra/2025-12-12
- Yardlore event history — https://www.yardlore.com/backyards/greenvale-backyard-ultra
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: October 20, 2026.