Deep Creek Backyard Ultra
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Deep Creek Backyard Ultra
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra is a solo backyard-style running event held in Cairncross State Forest. The race uses a repeated loop format: runners complete a 6.71 km loop (one "yard") and must finish each loop within one hour. Loops continue every hour, on the hour, until only one runner completes the final loop.
The course records an elevation gain of 125 m per loop. There are no support crews or aid stations on the trail; all support is provided at the event hub. Runners may set up a support area (recommended 3×3 m) at the hub for crew, gear, food, and rest. A basic aid point in the Dead Zone offers water, electrolytes, chips, and lollies for runners without crew. A food trailer at the hub supplies hot food and drinks around the clock.
The event is strictly a solo competition; teams may operate as a runner’s support crew but cannot run in rotation. A zero-tolerance audio device policy applies on course for safety because public roads cross the route. Entry fees follow a tiered structure based on field size, and the loop format continues until one runner remains unopposed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
