Reds Backyard Ultra

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

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.

34.4702° S, 150.8175° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~128 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (73h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 368 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	73h	128	Barry Keem · 489.538 km	Margaret Hadley · 281.652 km
2025	53h	91	Akira Barzaghi · 355.418 km	Narcisa Finnila · 348.712 km
2024	57h	82	Barry Keem · 382.242 km	Marijke Walshe · 201.180 km
2023	35h	54	Barry Keem · 234.710 km	Melissa Simpson · 134.120 km

The field grew 41% between 2025 (91) and 2026 (128). 24% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (73h) — 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

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

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 53 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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