Welcome to Barry's Backyard Ultra, a "yard" event! Enjoy the fun of running 6.706kms every hour, on the hour, around an active farm in Brackley Beach on September 27th and 28th.
Registration: Click here
Address: 3680 Black River rd.
Site Entrance: 7 AM September 27th or by appointment.
Parking: All on site and near where you will set up your camp/base.
Cost: $80 for the 24 Hour
$40 for the 6 Hour
The Loop: Each loop is 4.167 miles (6.706 km) long. Runners must complete this loop within one hour. Strava Map and information.
The Start: The race begins on the hour, every hour. There will be a 5 minute, 3 minute, and 1 minute warning.
The Finish: The race is 24 hours(it is our first yard event) or until only one runner can complete the loop within the hour. If multiple runners start lap 24, the fastest finisher of lap 24 will be the winner.
The Course: Runners will run on harvested wheat fields, clay tractor paths, and a small section of trail. The majority of the course is on tractor paths that have been packed down over years of farming. Elevation gain will be about 70m per yard.
Your Base: There is a machine shed (40 feet by 80 feet) that will house teams. It is surrounded by 4 walls and has lighting. This area will easily house all of your items as well as your crew. The start line is metres away.
Washrooms: There will be portable toilets on site.
Aid: You are responsible for having everything you need for 24hours of running. There will be water available on site and we will provide some nutrition throughout the day. However, you should have everything you need to thrive through a day of running.
Accommodations: There are plenty of places to stay in Brackley Beach. The closest possible one is Centennial Cottages
More details will follow as the event approaches.