Ultra Running Hub Stuart, NT, Australia · Saturday, August 1, 2026
The Red Centre Wringer 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 (25h) — 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
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 132 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25h | 37 | Simon Duke · 167.650 km | Keilan Cole · 107.296 km |
| 2025 | 18h | 27 | Simon Duke · 120.708 km | Simone Edney · 73.766 km |
| 2024 | 25h | 27 | Rodney Angelo · 167.650 km | Simone Edney · 93.884 km |
| 2023 | 20h | 15 | Brendan Verrier · 134.120 km | Simone Edney · 73.766 km |
The field grew 37% between 2025 (27) and 2026 (37). 46% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (25h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear 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 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Red Centre Wringer Backyard Ultra was an August backyard ultra organised by the Alice Springs Running & Walking Club in Stuart, NT, Australia. Because the format is governed entirely by the clock rather than a fixed distance, competitors repeatedly took on a circuit through the Telegraph Station Historical Reserve along the East, Stuart, and Arrwe loops.
An 18-hour time limit capped the maximum duration for runners battling to stay in the event. First held in 2023, the race completed its 4 editions through 2026, when 37 finishers recorded results under the backyard format's demands.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.