Garden City Backyard Ultra

Glenvale, Australia • 4 Oct 2025

Garden City Backyard Ultra (GCBU) 2025 is staged at the Toowoomba Showgrounds Caravan Park in Glenvale, Queensland, Australia. It follows the Backyard Ultra format: a 6.71-kilometre loop run on the hour, every hour, continuing until only one competitor remains. The event creates a high-endurance atmosphere as participants tackle one more lap at a time, often captured by the rallying cry “Just one more lap.” For participants and spectators, camping is available with several options (1 to 4+ nights) and attendant registration. The event is part of the Garden City series, linking Toowoomba’s showground setting with a challenging race experience worldwide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
6.71 Km
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