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Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra

Name: Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra
Start: 2026-12-31
End: 2027-01-03
Location: Falls Creek

Falls Creek, Australia • 31-3 Dec-Jan 2026

Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra

The Aussie Alpine Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing event located at the Village Bowl in Falls Creek, Victoria. This alpine edition of the backyard ultra format takes place at an altitude setting, featuring a course that includes climbing sections.

The event offers multiple yard options, allowing participants to select how often they face the uphill segments of the route. As a backyard ultra, the competition continues until only one runner remains to complete a full lap within the designated time frame.

Available distances:

Last Person Standing

The race venue is situated at 4 village bowl cct, falls creek VIC 3699. The event is organized by FOMO Trails and is held within the alpine terrain of the Victorian highlands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Falls Creek

Race information

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7 km

Last Person Standing

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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