Hold It Flats Backyard Ultra
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Hold It Flats Backyard Ultra : Yalboroo, QLD
Hold It Flats Backyard Ultra is a trail endurance event held on private land in Yalboroo, Queensland. It uses the Backyard Ultra format: competitors complete a 6.7 km trail loop each hour and must start each successive lap on the hour to remain in the race. The event continues until a single solo runner remains or through a full 24-hour cycle.
Distances offered:
- 6.7 km one lap (Juniors & Short Course)
- 80.4 km 12 laps (Mid Course)
- 160.8 km 24 laps (Long Course)
- Team relay options for 2-4 athletes
Facilities and logistics include a recovery area, camping for 12- and 24-hour entrants, and toilets at the start/finish. Parking and access to the recovery zone will be directed on the day. Maps of the privately leased course are provided the week of the event and running is prohibited outside the race date.
Safety and equipment notes state runners must be self-sufficient, carry a snake bandage on course, and use lights while running at night. Competitors are responsible for their own water and nutrition. Presentations and awards are planned for solo 12- and 24-hour competitors and for team categories dependent on entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
