River-Run Backyard Ultra
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River-Run Backyard Ultra
The River-Run Backyard Ultra takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026 at the A&P Showgrounds in Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The event is presented as a free backyard ultra during the Labour Weekend period in 2026.
The format requires participants to run a repeated lap of 6.7 km, with each lap scheduled on the hour and repeated hour by hour. The event awards cash prizes of $500 to the last man standing and $500 to the last woman standing.
Organisers list Shoe Science Havelock North and Ledlenser as major sponsors, with additional support from partners including Supervision Sports, Napier Harriers, His & Hers Events, and the Central Hawke's Bay District Council. Event pages note sections for event information such as the course and event headquarters, kid's event, health and safety, and volunteer roles.
Information on registration and results is maintained for the event. The presentation focuses on the backyard ultra format, the location in Waipukurau, the free entry, and the designated cash prizes for the final male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.