Event Overview
The Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra is a last-runner-standing event held at Falls Creek, Victoria, on 31 December 2026. The format is one 6.71km lap starting every hour, on the hour, beginning at 5:00pm after a mandatory briefing at 4:30pm. The event continues until a single runner completes a lap after the second-last runner stops; all others are recorded as DNF under standard Backyard Ultra rules.
What the Course Demands
Each lap is 6.71km with an elevation gain of about 210m per loop, creating a repeating climb-and-descent pattern that accumulates over time. Runners must return to the start corral each hour to continue, so pacing and efficient between-lap reset become central. The loop remains the same through day and night, with night running requiring consistent attention to footing and rhythm across repeated circuits.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who like time-based structure and want to test endurance through repeated, controlled loops rather than a fixed finish time. It can work for those aiming to complete a small number of laps as well as athletes targeting long duration. It is best for runners comfortable managing steady climbs and returning to a central start area each hour for the next start.
