The Awa Backyard Ultra

The Awa Backyard Ultra

Saturday, 26 September 2026

That Place MTB Park, Whanganui

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The Awa Backyard Ultra starting on 26 September 2026 brings the exciting format of backyard ultra distance running to Whanganui.

Runners complete a 6.7km lap (a 'yard') on the hour, every hour, until there is one runner left. When the last runner finishes a complete lap then they are declared the winner. Everyone else is recorded as DNF.

If you are not quite ready for the full BYU but still keen to have a go, the Backyard 6 offers up the same format, but finishes after 6 hours. Runners who complete the full 6 hours will almost complete the distance of a marathon, and 3 laps will almost be a half marathon.

Distances/Events

1 x 6.7K lap per hour - Last one standing format
1 x 6.7K lap per hour - 6 Hours

Location map

The event is based at That Place MTB Park (Approx 20km north of Whanganui off SH4, at the end of Kaiwhaiki Road).

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 1 December 2025.

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