Red's Backyard Ultra

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Set on a beautiful NSW State Cross Country course in Kembla Grange, Red's Backyard Ultra is a relentless endurance event built on resilience, respect and a close-knit family-style community - where every hour counts, everyone belongs, and legends are made

MEET THE RUNNERSDARRYL TOLLETT“Since I started running ultras in 2023 I’ve surprised myself over and over again. I’m imp...
31/05/2026

MEET THE RUNNERS

DARRYL TOLLETT

“Since I started running ultras in 2023 I’ve surprised myself over and over again. I’m improving my game every year and always looking to improve. The BYU fascinates me because there is no limit. The possibilities are endless and that’s exciting.

That mindset is what led me to start Mind Over Miles ultra run club about 18 months ago, giving runners a space to experience and practise what a BYU is like before race day. It has grown into a special group of people who have come together to form a community built on hard work and pushing their limits! We will also have a few runners at Red's on Raceday! ”

The Backyard Ultra format is all about possibility, and that’s exactly what draws Darryl to it. Since stepping into ultras he’s continued to surprise himself and build year after year, always looking for ways to improve and see what he’s truly capable of.

For Darryl, this race isn’t about chasing a set number… it’s about competing to the very best of his ability and going until he simply can’t anymore. Come join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family and cheer him on… we’d love to see you there!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

☀️ BURC’s ‘Red’s Burcyard’ Monthly Meet ☀️Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning as we host the BURC Red’s ...
30/05/2026

☀️ BURC’s ‘Red’s Burcyard’ Monthly Meet ☀️

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning as we host the BURC Red’s Burcyard Monthly Meet at Integral Energy Park 🔥

The weather is looking great for a morning out on course, a perfect chance to get some laps in, connect with the backyard ultra community, or just come down for the atmosphere.

📍 Meet out the front of the Kembla Joggers clubhouse from around 5:40 am for a 6:00 am start
⏱️ Start on the hour from 6 am for 4 loops… come for one, some, or all four
☕🥐 Afterwards we’ll hang around for coffee, pastries, pies and a well earned catch up

🎥 Unknown Group will also be joining us again to capture some of the fun from the morning. They'll be chatting with runners who are heading to Red's in August and anyone interested in volunteering at the event, so feel free to say hello if you'd like to be involved.

All are welcome… whether you're training for a backyard ultra, curious about the format, or simply keen to spend a Sunday morning with like-minded runners, we'd love to see you there.

See you tomorrow!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

MEET THE RUNNERSTRYSTAN SUMMERS“I started running again frequently as a way to lose weight. After dropping a heap of wei...
30/05/2026

MEET THE RUNNERS

TRYSTAN SUMMERS

“I started running again frequently as a way to lose weight. After dropping a heap of weight, I shifted my sights to hitting a sub 20 min 5 km which came about 12 months into my reinvigorated running journey. After I hit that, I decided the trails and distance called my name and before I’d even run a marathon, I signed up for the UTA100 in the Blue Mountains which was a massive challenge! After that, I found out about Backyard Ultra’s and have completed two so far. I’ve found myself not being able to crack the 100 km mark yet at a BYU so that is my goal for Red’s (although secretly I want to make it too 100 miles)”

From chasing a sub 20 minute 5 km to taking on UTA100 before even running a marathon, Trystan’s running journey has been built on saying yes to challenges and embracing the unknown. Since discovering the Backyard Ultra format, he’s already completed two events and is eager to see where another year of experience can take him.

At Red’s this year, Trystan is aiming to finally crack the 100 km mark and if things go really well, maybe even venture into 100 mile territory. Come join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family cheer him on this August… we’d love to see you there!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

30/05/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗞!!!

Wishing everyone who is competing at Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra all the best!!!

MEET THE RUNNERSBARRY KEEMBarry has been running around the streets of Wollongong for a very long time. He has been very...
29/05/2026

MEET THE RUNNERS

BARRY KEEM

Barry has been running around the streets of Wollongong for a very long time. He has been very fortunate to win events like the Canberra Marathon, Six Foot Track, Wings for Life World Run, Wild Dog BYU and Red’s BYU in 2023 along with a strong assist performance at Red’s 2024. He is looking forward to running on his home course and nudging his way back onto the Australian Team for October’s 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championships.

It’s always exciting having one of the Backyard ultra’s most accomplished runners back on the Red’s start line. With a PB of 66 yards and a Silver Ticket on the line, Barry will be looking to put himself right back in the mix for the Australian Team this August. Come join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family get behind Barry this August… we’d love to see you there!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

29/05/2026

Barry returns to Red’s this year with a PB of 66 yards, a deep history in the Backyard Ultra format and his sights set on earning his way back onto the Australian Team. 🏃‍♂️🔥

Running on his home course once again, Barry will be one to watch as the chase for the Silver Ticket unfolds this August. 💛

MEET THE RUNNERSADAM KEIGHRAN“A proud Dad of two little legends and a lucky husband to an amazing wife… From 132kg in 20...
28/05/2026

MEET THE RUNNERS

ADAM KEIGHRAN

“A proud Dad of two little legends and a lucky husband to an amazing wife… From 132kg in 2010 to full time run coach and PT who has now put 19 ultras and 26 full marathons on the board! Once held the Guinness Record for fastest marathon in Scottish Highland Dress and have a major thirst for all things running!! It’s always been about “how far…” rather than “how fast” so I can’t wait to have a good crack at this format… Alcohol-free for almost seven years!!”

Adam’s journey is one that perfectly captures what endurance running is all about… resilience, consistency and discovering just how far you’re capable of going. From transforming his own life through running to now helping others as a full-time coach and PT, it’s clear the Backyard Ultra format was always going to be something he’d eventually take on.

With a mindset that has always focused more on ‘how far’ than ‘how fast’, Adam is heading into Red’s with his sights on pushing through into the second night and beyond. Come join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family cheer him on… we’d love to see you there!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

27/05/2026

Samantha has spent the past few years building her way through the Backyard Ultra format and this year she returns ready to find out just how far she can go. 👟🏃‍♀️

We’ll be following her journey in the lead up to this year’s event, so come along for the ride. 💛

MEET THE RUNNERSSAMANTHA HORNBY“This will be my third time at Red’s BYU. I love this race format - running + walking + s...
27/05/2026

MEET THE RUNNERS

SAMANTHA HORNBY

“This will be my third time at Red’s BYU. I love this race format - running + walking + snacking is my idea of a good time!

While I’ve chipped away at this backyard ultra game for a couple of years now - having completed Reds, Sydney’s BYU and Wild Dog BYU a few times each, I haven’t reached my full potential yet! So, I’m all in for Red’s - no numbers! I just know I have seen a few sunrises in different races now – 100 km road, BYU and track events but I haven’t seen a night 2 sunset! And I really want to! What better time to do it then when all my friends and family can witness it all ”

After multiple Backyard Ultras and plenty of experience watching the sun come up out on course, Samantha keeps coming back for more of the format she loves most… running, walking, snacking and seeing what she’s truly capable of when the hours start to build.

There’s no doubt Samantha has been quietly building experience in the Backyard format over the last few years. With no set numbers in mind and the belief that there’s still more in her to unlock, she is chasing something bigger and we can’t wait to see what unfolds for her at Red’s. And what better place to chase a second night sunset than surrounded by friends, family and the incredible Red’s Backyard Ultra community.

Come join the Red’s Backyard Ultra family get behind Samantha… we’d love to see you there!

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

SPECIAL EDITION SHIRT & BUFFOver the last couple of months, we’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes on somethi...
27/05/2026

SPECIAL EDITION SHIRT & BUFF

Over the last couple of months, we’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes on something a little special for Red’s 2026…

With this year being a Silver Ticket event, we’ve created a special edition shirt and buff to mark the occasion.

We're also really excited to be using OC for this year’s shirts, a brand many Backyard Ultra runners already know and love. There will be both male and female fits in the shop. We would love to offer a special edition singlet however need at least 10 orders to make it happen. If you’re keen, please send an email to [email protected] so we can gauge interest.

Alongside the special edition range, we have our standard Red’s design shirts, singlets, hoodies, buffs and beanies available (our standard Red’s shirts and singlets are also produced by OC).

All merch is now available through the shop for runners, crew and supporters alike and will be available for collection only at race weekend (no postage available).

All shirt and singlet orders need to be finalised by midnight Sunday 14 June so we can confirm production numbers (other merchandise cut off dates will be confirmed separately).

Shop link: https://eventplus.net/RBU26/shop

Hope you love them as much as we do 🤗

* please note: shirts are a solid black with warm amber/orange highlights, the mock-up lighting makes them appear more charcoal in colour, see buff for example.

LINKS
Website: www.redsbackyardultra.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsbackyardultra/

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Wollongong, NSW
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