The Awa Backyard Ultra 2026

The Awa Backyard Ultra, held beside the Whanganui River at That Place Mountain Bike Park, is a traditional last-person-standing endurance race. The format is straightforward: runners complete an off-road loop and begin again each hour. The loop is contained within the mountain bike park, featuring trail surfaces and nearby crew tents. Experienced ultrarunners may continue for multiple days. The Backyard 6 event, capped at a specific number of participants, follows the same hourly lap structure on the same course, offering a structured introduction to ultra-distance running for those not seeking the complete "last one standing" challenge.