River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026

24.10.2026Waipukurau (New Zealand)

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6.74.2 km mi

Backyard loop 7 km

At a glance

River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026 took place on Saturday 24 October 2026 in Waipukurau (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand). One distance: 6.7 km.

The organiser has not published the elevation gain yet.

The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 23 October 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

New Zealand's only free Backyard Ultra, a flat 6.7km loop run on the hour over Labour Weekend in Waipukurau.

From the organiser

1 course

6.7km4.2mi
Backyard loop
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Waipukurau (New Zealand)

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