Gold Coast Backyard Ultra
Event location
Description
The inaugural Gold Coast Backyard Ultra will take place at Main Beach, Gold Coast, commencing on 13 March 2026.
Participants will run a 6.71 km loop, known as a “yard,” every hour on the hour. Each loop must be completed within the hour to continue. If a runner fails to start, fails to finish within the hour, or chooses to stop, they are eliminated. The race continues until only one runner remains.
The course is based at Doug Jennings Park and features diverse terrain, including oceanway paths, grassy sections, trails, and beach running.
This event is organised by Project Run.
Distances:
1 x 6.71km loop per hour - Last one standing format
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