Blue Goat's Backyard Marathon

Blue Goat 2025 : event overview

Blue Goat 2025 is the rescheduled 7th edition of the Blue Goat Backyard Marathon, held at the Blue Goat Backyard, Darling Causeway, Mount Victoria, NSW, Australia on 29-30 November 2025. The event offers multiple race distances:

• 5 km
• 10.5 km
• Half Marathon
• 30 km
• Marathon
• 50 km
• Last One Standing (LOS) endurance run There are also kids races and family-friendly running options. Minimum ages apply for some events (for example the Half Marathon has a minimum age of 14; the 10.5 km has a minimum age of 10). All under-12s must run with an adult in specified junior events. Finishers receive a medal; overall male and female winners receive trophies in the main distance categories. Sponsor prizes are awarded for 2nd and 3rd and there are various lucky-draw prizes.

Course, format and logistics

The venue uses two main loops: a 5 km loop for the LOS and shorter runs, and a 10.5 km lap for the 10.5 km, Half Marathon, 30 km, Marathon and 50 km events. The LOS lap is described as a 5 km single-track loop with about 150 m of elevation change per lap. Longer distances are run as multiple laps of the 10.5 km circuit. The event hub is the main aid station; water is available elsewhere on course and runners are advised to refill each lap for the 10.5 km distance. Mandatory gear guidance includes carrying at least a 500 ml water bottle, a snake bandage and a phone with the race director contact stored. Check-in, bib collection, transfers and late entries are available on the Friday before the event and on race mornings. Transfers and event changes incur fees (for example swapping to a lesser distance carries a $25 fee); the last date for a 50% cancellation refund is 1 November 2025. Fundraising for Lifeline Australia is part of the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.