Ultra Running Hub Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Friday, February 5, 2027
Maribyrnong Valley Park – Back Yard 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, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 59 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41h | 116 | Jacob Garlick · 274.946 km | Rose Fuller · 134.120 km |
| 2025 | 31h | 125 | Tim Kacprzak · 207.886 km | Cheryl Symons · 167.650 km |
| 2024 | 27h | 108 | Joel Sexton · 181.062 km | Camille Nicholls · 140.826 km |
| 2023 | 28h | 59 | Ross McLean · 187.768 km | Joanne Hoos · 120.708 km |
| 2022 | 41h | 51 | Ben Nicholls · 274.946 km | Donna Urquhart · 134.120 km |
| 2021 | 36h | 53 | Kay Bretz · 241.416 km | Lee Bova · 100.590 km |
| 2020 | 24h | 27 | Ben Hirst · 160.944 km | Rebecca Dutkowski · 80.472 km |
The field shrank 7% between 2025 (125) and 2026 (116). 6% 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.
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 41 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.