Melbourne Frontyard Ultra
MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra
The MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Studley Park and the surrounding parklands near Deep Rock Road, Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria. The event is scheduled for Saturday 1 May 2027 and is part of the Ultra Series Backyard lineup as its fifth addition.
The format requires runners to complete a 6.71 km loop on the hour, every hour. Participants continue running successive loops until only one runner remains. The course uses trails and parkland paths around the city parklands.
The event materials note volunteer support is required for operations. Registered volunteers receive discounts on future entries, specifically 50% off next year’s Melbourne Frontyard entry or 20% off any other Ultra Series event, with the discount able to be accrued.
Information provided about the event focuses on the loop distance, repeating hourly starts, venue in Studley Park / Fairfield, and its inclusion in the Ultra Series backyard events. Additional operational details such as entry procedures and race information are published separately by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.