BIRDY'S BACKYARD ULTRA
RACE INFO
ENTRY FEES
MANDATORY CAMPING
MANDATORY 3 NIGHT CAMPING FEE OF $60
This fee includes 3 nights of camping on an unpowered site (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at Lakeside Camping, Lake Towerrinning, Moodiarrup, plus full access to the private property and facilities (showers, toilets, laundry, camp kitchen, and more).
Please note: this fee applies to all runners, even if you choose not to camp.
POWERED SITES
You can upgrade during registration for just $30 for the 3 nights.
KEY INFORMATION
NAME: Birdy's Backyard Ultra – Last One Standing
DATE: Friday 7 August 2026
START TIME: 10:00am (AWST)
LOCATION: Lakeside Camping, Moodiarrup, Western Australia
MARCH WEATHER AVERAGES:
MOODIARRUP
Average Minimum: 5ºC
Average Maximum: 16ºC
Rainfall: 56mm Days: 14
(this is all lies – think Antartica and prepare for this, then if we are lucky like in 2024, it will only be freezing at sunrise and sunny the rest of the event – but no promises).
THE COURSE
BIRDY'S BACKYARD ULTRA COURSE
At Birdy’s, the course is never quite the same twice. Every year the trails at Lake Towerrinning keep us on our toes, and we tweak the loop to suit the conditions. Sometimes it’s firmer underfoot, sometimes it’s softer… The loop may shift a little each year, but once it’s marked, that’s the path – no shortcuts, no detours.
What doesn’t change?
- It’s always 6.71 km.
- It’s always every hour, on the hour.
- It’s always designed to run long.
We don’t hand out GPX files (sorry data nerds) and there’s no official vert to brag about. What you do get is a lap that will test you, surprise you, and push you further than you thought possible. And while it won’t be your everyday training ground – it’s private land reserved just for Birdy’s – it might just become the loop you’ll never forget.
ENTRY PROCESS
LIMITED TO 200 ENTRIES!
ENTRIES OPEN
Wednesday 1 October, 2026 at 10:00AM (AWST)
Unless sold out prior
ENTRIES CLOSE
Wednesday 5 August, 2026 at Midnight (11:59PM AWST)
Unless sold out prior
ENTRY CONDITION
Each runner must book the minimum 3 nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) camping option, selecting powered or non-powered sites in addition to each entry.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Refunds are no longer available for Ultra Series Backyard and Frontyard events. Transfers are permitted but are subject to terms set out in the Race Manual.
We will have a dedicated Herdy's Frontyard/Birdy's Backyard Ultra - Buy/Swap/Sell Page on Facebook. Inevitably, some entrants will not be able to participate, for a variety of reasons, and the opportunity to buy/swap/sell entries will be made live for runners to arrange between themselves on our registration platform.
QUALIFICATION
As the event is run on a 6.71km loop course, there are no qualification requirements for Birdy's Backyard Ultra. However, please do not take the fatigue and conditions for granted. It is expected that you have trained appropriately for the event you are entered into.
AID STATION
There will be a full service, manned aid station at the transition area, near the start line for every lap for the first 24 hours. Please BYO Cup or Hydration Vessel if you wish to utilise drinks from the aid station.
Runners are also able to set up their own table with their own supplies in the designated areas.
The aid station will provide the following:
WATER
BIX HYDRATION
COKE
CRISPS
LOLLIES
FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT
MANDATORY GEAR
RUNNERS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO CARRY ANY MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
AS THERE IS AN AID STATION EVERY 6.71KMS.
However, a HEADLAMP will be required at night time.
If the weather conditions are such that extremes in heat or cold may be experienced, it is recommended the following may be ready to be utilised by the runner:
HAT, SUNSCREEN, SUNGLASSES, WATER, THERMALS, RAIN JACKET
PACERS
NO PACERS ALLOWED
Pacers are NOT permitted for any part of Birdy's Backyard Ultra.