Bruin Park hosts this event: a private cattle property adjacent to the Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre. Runners will loop through the valley's scenic terrain until the race concludes. Lap The Valley Backyard Ultramarathon offers a true ultra challenge, straightforward and demanding, emphasizing endurance over pace.
The format is a "Last One Standing event": complete the lap within the hour, then repeat when the next hour begins. The event is described as "The Steven Bradbury event of ultra running," accurately reflecting that victory comes not from being the fastest, but from being the last competitor remaining. Expect a dedicated ultra running community, fatigued participants, thoughtful strategy, and a finish line that gains significance only when a single runner remains.