Course
A 6.71 km loop in Yarra Bend National Park close to central Melbourne, almost flat at about 68 m of change per lap. Runners must be in the starting corral on the hour, every hour, and continue for as many laps as they can. The race starts at 4pm.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedSat 9 May 2026
- !Entries closeSun 25 Apr 2027 · in 26 weeks
- ★Race daySat 1 May 2027
About
The ridiculously exciting format of backyard ultras is coming to the heart of Melbourne's front yard. Right in the playgrounds of the parklands around Melbourne City, a 6.71km loop has been created for you to run on the hour, every hour, as far as you can go.
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