Ultra Running Hub St. Ives, NSW, Australia · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sydneys 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 (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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 99 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75h | 590 | Tim Kacprzak · 502.950 km | Sari-Elle Kraemer · 308.476 km |
| 2025 | 54h | 397 | Akira Barzaghi · 362.124 km | Clare Palmer · 228.004 km |
| 2025 | 81h | 396 | Philip Gore · 543.186 km | Sari-Elle Kraemer · 274.946 km |
| 2024 | 55h | 219 | Ross McLean · 368.830 km | Melissa Robertson · 254.828 km |
| 2024 | 42h | 206 | Jonathan Ash · 281.652 km | Lauren Marshall · 201.180 km |
| 2023 | 28h | 88 | Mark Firth · 187.768 km | Melissa Simpson · 160.944 km |
The field grew 49% between 2025 (397) and 2026 (590). 13% 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 75 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.