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Melbourne Frontyard Ultra

Kew, Australia • 2 May 2026

Event details

The MelbOURne Frontyard Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Studley Park, Melbourne, Victoria. The event is part of the Ultra Series Australia Backyard lineup and is listed as the fifth addition to that series.

Race format and logistics

Participants run repeated loops of 6.71 km. Loops are run on the hour, every hour, and continue until only one participant remains. The course uses the trails and parkland around Melbourne City, with the loop set in Studley Park. The event description identifies a single loop distance repeated hourly.

Volunteers support the event. Volunteer incentives include 50% off the next year’s Melbourne Frontyard entry or 20% off entry to another Ultra Series event; discounts can be accrued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Kew

Race information

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7 km
6.71 Km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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