Deep Creek Backyard Ultra
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW
The Deep Creek Backyard Ultra starting on 31 October 2026 is based in the Cairncross State Forest, near Pembrooke, NSW.
A Backyard Ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run a 6.71km course (or yard) in less than one hour, every hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is used to recover and replenish for the next hour's race. The race finishes when one person completes one more lap than anyone else.
The event is only a short distance from Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Telegraph Point in the beautiful Hastings Area. All racing takes place on a marked course in the Cairncross State Forest with 125m of elevation per lap.
Refer to the event website for all rules associated with this event.
Organiser
Coastal Track and Trail Runners
Distances/Events
1 x 6.71K lap per hour - Last one standing format


