Ultra Running Hub Whangarei, New Zealand · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Kings Backyard 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 (41h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 75 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41h | 107 | Anthony Kerr-Taylor · 274.946 km | Shannon-Leigh Litt · 248.122 km |
| 2025 | 40h | 70 | Troy Field · 268.240 km | Ketina Chivasa · 221.298 km |
| 2024 | 52h | 69 | Anthony Kerr-Taylor · 348.712 km | Ketina Chivasa · 174.356 km |
The field grew 53% between 2025 (70) and 2026 (107). 26% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (41h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
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 40 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.