Ultra Running Hub Timaru, New Zealand · Saturday, September 4, 2027
Scenic Circles 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 2025 edition (38h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 117 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38h | 41 | Brion Matthews · 248.122 km | Macee Latimer · 254.828 km |
| 2024 | 34h | 52 | Connor Aldridge · 228.004 km | Maya Edmondson · 201.180 km |
| 2023 | 37h | 39 | Glenn Sutton · 248.122 km | Julia Chamberlain · 194.474 km |
The field shrank 21% between 2024 (52) and 2025 (41). 22% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (38h) — 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 38 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.