Ultra Running Hub Whanganui, New Zealand · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Backyard
The Awa Backyard Ultra
23 days to go
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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.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 73 m. Not a forecast.
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 24 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.