Gold Coast Backyard Ultra

Gold Coast Backyard Ultra

Friday, 13 March 2026

Main Beach, Gold Coast, QLD

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The first ever Gold Coast Backyard Ultra is coming to Main Beach, starting on 13 March 2026.

Entrants run a 6.71km loop or “yard” every hour, on the hour. You must complete the loop within the hour. If you don’t start, or don’t finish within the hour, or choose to stop - you’re out. The race only ends when there is one person left standing.

The course is based at Doug Jennings Park and covers a varied terrain including oceanway, grass, trail and beach running.

This event is organised by Project Run.

Distances/Events

1 x 6.71km loop per hour - Last one standing format

Location map

The event is based at Doug Jennings Park.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 25 November 2025.

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