The Awa Backyard Ultra

30/09/2026

The Awa Backyard Ultra is back as a bronze ticket event in 2027.

Join us on Saturday 25 September 2027 at That Place.

Be in quick though. Entries are limited with just 100 spots available.

Entries open now! https://theawa.co.nz/enter-now

27/09/2026

26/09/2026

At 00:51, after 16 Yards/laps, we have a winner of the Awa Backyard Ultra.

Congratulations to Bojan Mishevski on a well executed strategy and the overall win.

107.2km in distance and 3000m+ in elevation gain/descent.

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the event. And a massive thank you to our hosts at That Place.

See you in 2027?

26/09/2026

We are headed to a conclusion out at That Place. Isaac Watts has tapped out at the end of Yard 15. Awesome stuff Isaac, an impressive backyard ultra debut and a new distance PB!

Bojan Mishevski has set off on Yard 16 alone to take the win if he can finish this lap within the hour.

Isaac rang the bell to send Bojan off on his final Yard.

26/09/2026

Yard 15 underway now... Bojan and Isaac will kick through the 100km mark on this lap.

How long can they go beyond this one and who will crack first?

26/09/2026

14 is done. Bojan and Isaac have about 9 minutes to rest and refuel before heading into Yard 15 and ticking off the 100km mark.

Here's what the winner will be taking home.

26/09/2026

Yard 14 is on. Can't pick who is stronger out of Isaac and Bojan. It's poker faces all around.

12/04/2026

Looking for a great event to do this month... hosts of the Awa Backyard Ultra, That Place are also hosting this year's New Zealand Singlespeed MTB Championships.

Time to get your costume sorted and dust off your single speed

Entry includes a t-shirt, race plate, winners tattoo and evening meal with drink.

Live fire cooking by Big Moose

Beers from Roots Brewing

Camping onsite for $20pp per night. Hot showers, lush grass and composting toilets.

https://www.that-place.co.nz/event-details/new-zealand-single-speed-champs?fbclid=IwY2xjawRH4mtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsUTg2NXRSQTJZSHVBWEJDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnDsJ5M4xq4fQTjRV1Gk6SdDMmWsUSxRqxwPcG6OAVHo_qBEIASbBdxvhujO_aem_69Qrjj757cqgY5IoAsLcKA

For the fancy ones, check out the domes at www.takahuriglamping.co.nz

Aotearoa's most prestigious fancy dress bike race. That Place MTB Whanganui

08/02/2026

Check out the cool venue for The Awa Backyard Ultra and Backyard 6... That Place