CONGRATS TO ALL WHO TOOK PART IN THE 2024 EVENT
COMPULSORY GEAR
There is no compulsory gear for this event - but we recommend you come prepared and have a good stash of clothes, food and drink at event HQ. You do not need to take anything out on course if you do not wish to. If you're new to backyard ultras, we're thrown together a basic checklist here.
We highly recommend, at a minimum, that you pack:
~ thermal tops and leggings
~ seam sealed jacket
~ spare socks
~ thermal beanie
~ thermal gloves
~ blankets
~ towel
~ head torch
~ lots of dry clothes and extra layers for keeping warm between laps
Remember: It can get warm during the day, and very cold overnight. So prepare accordingly.
Also, it's not a necessity, but an epic setup with a tent/marquee, chair and a table will make your life much easier, especially if you're planning on running for a while. If you want to take the hassle out of the setup, check out the below offer from our event partners over at His & Hers Events.
NEW FOR 2024
We want to make the event accessible for everyone, so we've got a few additions coming for the 2024 event.
~ We have a $500 CASH prize for both the last female standing AND the last male standing.
~ We will have dedicated women’s toilets at HQ.
~ We will also have a dedicated women's only change area at the base venue.
~ We will have a loo on the course this year at roughly the half-way mark (to save on a few bush-wees...).
~ ALL night loops will be 'tailed' by one of our team on a bicycle, so you will feel super safe and we will know where you are at all times.
~ We're happy to defer anyone's entry to next year for pregnancy, just reach out to us in advance of the event.