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Halbmarathon
21.1 km
Arrowtown Backyard Ultra
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Trail in New Zealand, Arrowtown
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About
The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra is a self‑supported night‑and‑day ultra where competitors run 6.71km laps on the hour until only one runner remains. Set in the Arrow River Valley with support crew in Arrowtown, it’s as much a mental challenge as a physical one.
Catering & aid stations
This is a self‑supported event — you must provide your own food, water, and gear. The event village (Butler Green) has cafes and a bakery nearby. Microwaves and a jug are available in the timing tent; limited power points are provided for charging devices.
Pacers
Laps must be completed within the hour; a warning sound is given at 3, 2, and 1 minute before the hour (quiet after 8pm). The course is 6.71km of mostly hard‑packed trail with two river crossings. Pacers are not permitted on course.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Arrowtown
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan20°11°
↑ 06:17
↓ 21:31
Feb19°11°
↑ 07:01
↓ 20:58
Mar17°9°
↑ 07:41
↓ 20:08
Apr14°6°
↑ 07:20
↓ 18:11
May10°3°
↑ 07:56
↓ 17:28
Jun5°0°
↑ 08:22
↓ 17:10
Jul4°-1°
↑ 08:18
↓ 17:24
Aug6°0°
↑ 07:43
↓ 17:57
Sep9°2°
↑ 06:48
↓ 18:33
Oct12°4°
↑ 06:52
↓ 20:10
Nov15°6°
↑ 06:07
↓ 20:53
Dec18°9°
↑ 05:53
↓ 21:28
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What's included in entry
- Event village access (Butler Green)
- Microwave and kettle in timing tent
- Participation in the Backyard Ultra
FAQ
What is the Backyard Ultra format?
Run 6.71km laps on the hour, every hour, until one runner remains. Miss an hour or fail to be in the corral on time and you DNF.
Do I need to bring my own supplies?
Yes — it is self‑supported. Bring food, water, and gear; the event village has cafes and the timing tent has a microwave and water.
Is there a kids/tag race?
Yes, a FREE 1km kids trail race is held just after the start of lap 4 on race day.
Are teams allowed?
Yes, teams of up to 4 can enter and continue if a member DNFs; they support and encourage each other.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:56:22 PM
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