Saturday 14 November 2026
Reservoir Dog Backyard Ultra
Rangitikei, Marton
The race
About this course
The Reservoir Dog Backyard Ultra is an endurance event characterized by its last runner standing format. Participants complete a 6.706km lap every hour on the hour until only one runner remains, with all others marked as did not finish (DNF).
The course meanders around the Marton Reservoir, utilizing a combination of walking and mountain bike tracks that feature minimal elevation changes. A unique aspect of this event is the Race Director’s coin toss before each lap, determining the direction of the course—clockwise for heads and anti-clockwise for tails.
Competitors have the option to participate solo or in two-person teams, with flexibility in lap assignments, as either member can run any lap in any order. The event fosters community engagement, as it is organized by the Tūtaenui Stream Restoration Society, adding a local touch to the atmosphere.
For specific rules and further details, participants are encouraged to consult the event website.
Pick your race
Distances
1 x 6.706K 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
Marton Reservoirs, Manawatū-Whanganui Region 4788, 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 If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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