Ultra Running Hub Herdsman, WA, Australia · Friday, March 12, 2027
Herdys Frontyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 17 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50h | 392 | Colin Moulden · 335.300 km | Tammy Lovett · 201.180 km |
| 2025 | 38h | 302 | Tim Moffatt · 254.828 km | Tammy Lovett · 167.650 km |
| 2024 | 53h | 239 | Michael Bellmon · 355.418 km | Lauren Bultitude-Paull · 160.944 km |
| 2023 | 57h | 235 | Philip Gore · 382.242 km | Jen Millum · 201.180 km |
| 2022 | 50h | 150 | Philip Gore · 335.300 km | Jessica Smith · 274.946 km |
| 2021 | 48h | 90 | Philip Gore · 321.888 km | Margaret Hadley · 221.298 km |
The field grew 30% between 2025 (302) and 2026 (392). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 50 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.