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Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra

Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra

09 Aug, 2025 (Sat)
You have 5 weeks to prepare
Trail Running

• The Hanmer Springs Backyard Ultra is a last one standing endurance race, requiring competitors to run a set lap every hour, on the hour. The event continues until only one runner is able to complete a lap.

• The course consists of a lap through diverse terrain including commercial pine forest trails, walking and mountain biking tracks, and briefly on a gravel forest road. It features mainly flat terrain with a few short climbs.

• This race format declares only the last remaining runner as the winner, with all other participants receiving a DNF status, emphasizing the endurance and strategy aspects unique to this type of event.


Event Links

Event Website:https://hanmerbackyardultra.co.nz/
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/hanmerbackyard
Register:https://eventplus.net/HSB25

Event Races

You have 5 weeks to prepare
1 x 6.71K lap per hour - Last one standing format

Event Location

The event details and map location are based on public information from the official event website. If any listing appears out of date, or if you need exact start lines and course maps, please refer directly to the official source or contact us at [email protected].

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