The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra

Published by Shaun Collins

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As New Zealand’s first Backyard Ultra, this event has been running since 2019 and attracts solid fields with the current record on the course scored by Adventure racing champion Stuart Lynch in 2024 with 43 Loops.
Based in Riverhead Forest (north west Auckland) the ReLaps taking in a mix of single trail, 4WD track and gravel road.  A party like atmosphere in the foresty with runners dressed up in costumes, music and a real energy throughout!

This awesome film (watched by more than 1.3 million) from Find Your Feet Films which gives a great narration of what the backyard ultra format is all about, while following the 2023 Riverhead ReLaps Backyard Ultra. Who better to narrate such a film than, Backyard Ultra Founder, Lazarus Lake, who attended the event. Laz shares his thoughts on what it takes to compete and succeed in the Backyard.  https://youtu.be/ZRXKZSqvtrw?si=2HGPUVkVZs65nw2T