Ultra Running Hub Adelaide, SA, Australia · Friday, May 14, 2027
No Time to Die 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 (75h) — 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 167 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75h | 220 | Jonathan Ash · 502.950 km | Yuko Sato · 268.240 km |
| 2025 | 50h | 174 | Darren Linney · 335.300 km | Margaret Hadley · 234.710 km |
| 2024 | 59h | 117 | Johan Botha · 395.654 km | Margaret Hadley · 201.180 km |
| 2023 | 39h | 65 | Paul Tran · 201.180 km | Jessica Smith · 261.534 km |
| 2022 | 33h | 42 | Kevin Matthews · 221.298 km | Rebecca Beumer · 214.592 km |
The field grew 26% between 2025 (174) and 2026 (220). 21% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (75h) — 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 39 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The No Time to Die Frontyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Adelaide, SA, Australia, with 2027 marking its sixth edition. This event, measured by the clock rather than a set distance, offers runners up to 39 hours on the course.
The race takes place in Victoria Parklands, within the Adelaide CBD. Its format, shared with other backyard ultras, means runners must complete a loop within a fixed time to continue to the next, until only one runner remains.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.