Welcome to Red’s Backyard Ultra!
EVENT POSTPONED!!!
Unfortunately, due to continuing unfavourable weather and predictions showing worsening conditions into the weekend, Reds Backyard Ultra was cancelled for 2 August 2025.
After robust conversations with various parties, Red’s Backyard Ultra will now take place on Saturday, 25th October 2025.
We know this date may not suit everyone; however, we have had robust conversations around how to best support our runners, many of whom have just completed a taper and will now need time to rebuild and prepare again. We have also carefully considered the impact on personal and work commitments, travel plans, crew, the conditions and availability of the grounds, and the availability of our incredible volunteers, vendors, and partners to ensure we provide a safe, high-quality event experience you all deserve.
If you initially missed out and are interested in participating in October, head on over and register for the waitlist. We are giving runners a week to determine if the new date will work for them, then going forward will be approaching people on the waitlist for any newly available spots.
The date change will also affect the availabilities of volunteers so if you are wanting to get involved in all the fun, head on over to the registration portal to register as a volunteer.
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AND JUST LIKE THAT… The 2025 Red’s Backyard Ultra is now SOLD OUT!
Thank you to everyone that has registered, we feel so honoured and excited to have you join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family. We cannot wait to stand there with you at that start line watching your journey unfold and getting behind you as you push your limits.
If you missed out, don’t forget you can still head on over and register for the waitlist. There will be hourly updates on how the race is progressing, so make sure you come and follow everyone’s journey by joining/liking/sharing the following links:
Red’s Backyard Ultra (Facebook)
Red’s Backyard Ultra (Instagram)
If you are wanting to get involved in all the fun, we are still looking for volunteers, if interested, email redsultraevents@gmail.com to find out more.
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Red’s Backyard Ultra is set on a NSW State Cross Country course in Kembla Grange, roughly 1.5 hours south of Sydney. Runners and crew will have a dedicated area to set up a personal aid station and access to the clubhouse canteen and bathroom facilities.
It is a last-one-standing event where runners run a loop of 6.7056 km every hour on the hour until there is only one runner left; all other runners are technically a DNF. Runners are rivals, but they are also teammates. They combine their efforts to complete as many yards (loops) as possible. However, it is not until only two runners remain that it becomes a race to see who will win.
Why run a race where there is a substantial chance of a DNF? Because it is a race against yourself more than anyone else. How far can you push yourself? 10 hours, 24hrs, 2 days! It is the ultimate endurance test of the body, mind and soul.
2023 and 2024 were such amazing events, with 2024 earning two of the Red’s Backyard Ultra runners (one accepted to participate) on the 2024 Australian Team for the Backyard Ultra Australian World Team Championships! We look forward to seeing old faces and new come and play, toe the line, test their limits, and share your journey with us on Saturday 2 August 2025.
EXCITING NEWS!!!
We are incredibly excited to announce that Red’s Backyard Ultra will host the Australian Team at the 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championships. It is an absolute honour to have been chosen to host this unique and prestigious event, and we cannot wait to welcome Australia’s best backyard ultra competitors to the Illawarra. We extend a huge thank you to everyone who has passionately supported Red’s Backyard Ultra over the past two years. Your support substantially strengthened our bid to host the event. We welcome your involvement in 2026 – watch this space. It is going to be epic!!!
2025 Red’s Backyard Ultra Race Manual
Please ensure you read and understand the 2025 Red’s Backyard Ultra Race Manual before registering.
Social Media
Make sure you come and follow the following links to keep up to date on all things Red’s Backyard Ultra:
Red’s Backyard Ultra (Facebook)
Red’s Backyard Ultra (Instagram)