Ultra Running Hub Christchurch, New Zealand · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Krayzie Midwinter 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 (43h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 76 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43h | 177 | Milan Chick · 288.358 km | Maya Edmondson · 248.122 km |
| 2025 | 43h | 214 | Connor Aldridge · 288.358 km | Kim Hendrie · 127.414 km |
| 2024 | 46h | 212 | Samuel Harvey · 308.476 km | Julia Chamberlain · 268.240 km |
| 2023 | 43h | 179 | Samuel Harvey · 288.358 km | Hadani Woodruff · 140.826 km |
| 2022 | 35h | 109 | Samuel Harvey · 234.710 km | Emma Henricksen · 127.414 km |
The field shrank 17% between 2025 (214) and 2026 (177). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (43h) — 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 43 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.