Backyard Everest
Athelstone, Australia • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
Backyard Everest takes place on 12–13 September 2026. The event offers timed participation options:
- 20 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 6 Hour
- 3 Hour
Participants may choose a shorter timed event and, if they wish, add extra laps during the race to attempt higher totals.
Course and format
The course is a repeated loop of about 5.3 km. Each completed loop contains approximately 369 m of vertical gain. Loops are run on an hourly schedule, and the event format is structured so cumulative loops represent repeated ascents; the stated ultimate target is to reach the equivalent of Everest within 24 hours.
Location and organiser
The event is held at Black Hill Conservation Park, Addison Street, Athlestone SA 5076. The organising body is Ultra Series SA. AUTRA members are listed as eligible for a 10% member discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.