Saturday 7 November 2026
Arrowtown Backyard Ultra
Arrowtown, Arrowtown
The race
About this course
The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra features a unique endurance format where participants run a loop of 6.71 km on the hour, every hour, until only one competitor remains. The event takes place at Butler’s Green, with the course primarily following the Arrow River Trail. This route combines hard-packed trail sections with winding single-track paths through the surrounding bush, offering a scenic and varied running experience.
Participants can choose to compete solo or form teams of 2 to 4, with each member running as an individual. If a team member is unable to complete a lap within the hour, they receive a DNF (Did Not Finish) designation, but the remaining members continue to run, fostering a supportive atmosphere as they cheer each other on.
As a self-supported event, runners are responsible for bringing their own supplies, such as a gazebo, chair, food, and water, which adds to the communal aspect as competitors gather and share their resources. The event encourages camaraderie among participants, creating a lively and engaging environment for both runners and spectators.
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Distances
1 x 6.71K lap per hour - Last one standing format
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
Getting there
Event location
8 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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