Herdy's Frontyard Ultra

Herdy’s Frontyard Ultra is a backyard-style ultrarunning event set around a 6.71km loop, with runners completing the course on the hour, every hour, until only one person remains. The event is scheduled for Friday 12 March 2027 in the Herdsman Lake area of Western Australia and is promoted as a major endurance challenge with no qualification requirements.

Built for experienced runners and first-time ultramarathon hopefuls alike, the race is all about pacing, resilience and strategy. Competitors must keep returning to the start line each hour to continue, making this a test of physical endurance and mental toughness as much as speed.

The event is part of the broader backyard ultra format, where each completed loop adds to a runner’s total and every hour brings a fresh opportunity to keep going. With its repeated circuit format and last-runner-standing finish, it offers a unique, high-stakes race experience in a distinctive Perth setting.

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