Sydney's Backyard Ultra

Results: 2026

The organizer lists one winner; Warren and Lueck retain their published DNF status. Based on the 8:00 AM September 19 start and 66 completed yards, the final yard took place early on September 22 in Sydney (September 21 in Europe).

Source: 180 Cadence — official September 2026 final results. Checked September 22, 2026.

Event Overview

One of Australia's premier backyard ultra events. A last-person-standing race starting at 8:00 AM at St Ives Showground with a community-focused atmosphere.

Course & Terrain

Backyard ultra on a marked 6.706 km / 6.71 km yard at St Ives Showground.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

• 6.706 km yard every hour
• Visible course layout for supporters
• Milestone distances from 100 km through world-record territory

The listed 34 m of gain per yard becomes meaningful if the race lasts deep into the second day.

Sydney spring conditions can shift across day and night, so runners should prepare shade, rain protection, and warm layers for rest periods.

Format & Support (as run)

Why This Race Matters

Sydney's Backyard Ultra is a useful reference point for runners comparing backyard ultra events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Preparing for a Race Like Sydney's 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.

Best Fit

• Runners trying a well-supported backyard format with a large field
• Athletes who want crew visibility and a social race hub
• Backyard specialists looking for a deep Australian field

Planning Notes

• Practice the exact hourly routine: loop, eat, foot check, bottle refill, and back to the start. The format rewards repeatability.
• Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
• 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

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