Brighton Backyard Ultra

The Brighton Backyard Ultra, also known as “Running in Paradise,” is scheduled to take place from the 27th to the 28th of September, 2025, in Dunedin, New Zealand. This unique event adopts the format of a Backyard Ultra, an ultramarathon variant. Competitors must complete a looped course within an hour, using any remaining time for recovery before embarking on the next hourly run. The race concludes when only one runner can complete an additional loop beyond the rest.

The race commences at the Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, taking participants over a bridge to the domain. From there, the course involves traversing over rocks, running along a 2km beach stretch, ascending to the Big Rock, and finally returning to the surf club for the commencement of the next loop.

The Brighton Backyard Ultra serves not only as a physical challenge but also as a community effort, with the event functioning as a school fundraiser.