Alexandra Airport Carousel Backyard Ultra
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Alexandra Airport Carousel Backyard Ultra : April 10th 2027
The Carousel Backyard Ultra is a self-supported endurance event held at Alexandra Airport, Central Otago (166 Coates Road). Competitors run a repeating loop of 6.71 km with approximately 50 m of elevation gain per lap. The loop is a mix of hardpacked mountain bike singletrack, 4WD track and sections through pine forest, with views of surrounding mountains.
The format requires runners to complete one loop every hour; each lap must be finished and the runner back in the corral before the next bell. Only the last runner able to start and finish a lap within the hour can continue. After the bell there is no course support, so participants must carry on-course supplies and provide their own gazebo, chair, food and water at their base camp.
Event services and logistics described by the organiser include:
- tiered entry pricing with Early Bird, Standard and Late rates (listed dates and prices apply),
- a limited number of priority tent spots and general admission tenting areas,
- an on-site tent hire option with delivery, setup and pack-down available through an event partner,
- communal marquee space for those without private tents.
The nearby Alexandra township is a short drive for restocking and accommodation. A portion of entry fees supports I Am Hope and Bowel Cancer New Zealand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
