Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra
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About the race
Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra is an event held at the Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds, 1484 Noosa Road, Tandur, Gympie, Qld. The race uses the Backyard Ultra format: runners repeatedly complete a 6.7 km loop inside the campground, with each lap required to be finished within the allotted hour. The event continues until only one runner completes a lap alone.
The course is contained within the campground and is marked with reflective orange flagging tape and red directional arrows; red crosses mark intersections that are not on the course. Elevation gain per lap is 32 m. Headlamps or suitable torches are mandatory for any night loops.
Event entry requires a fee of $195.00 and a minimum age of 15 years; participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Crew and spectators pay a day visit pass to Cobb & Co on arrival; overnight camping and glamping options are available through Cobb & Co with separate nightly fees for adults and children. Sites are unpowered and generators are permitted during designated hours.
Race rules prohibit leaving the course during a loop except to use the restroom, receiving personal aid on course, and the presence of non-competitors on the course. Each loop must be started from the designated starting corral to be valid. Race refunds are available until 1 November 2026 subject to an administration fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
