Race Weekend Schedule
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| FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
| Time | Details |
| 05:00 PM | OPENEvent Base open for tent setup |
| 5-9:00 PM | Pre-race check-in and number collection @ event base |
| 09:00 PM | CLOSEGate into event base closed for the night. |
| SATURDAY | |
| Time | Details |
| 05:00 AM | OPENEvent Base open |
| 5-6:00 AM | Last chance to enter the event venue car park. |
| 5-6:45 AM | FINAL race check-in and number collection @ event base |
| 06:50 AM | Mandatory safety briefing at the START/FINISH line. |
| 07:00 AM | RACE STARTBackyard Ultra & Team Relay |
| 07:03 AM | RACE START50K Ultramarathon |
| 02:05 PM | Hourly EXIT convoy commences from main car park3 |
| 03:00 PM | 50 KM BU Lap Begins: all finishers of this lap qualify for "ULTRA Halo" |
| 6-7:45 PM | FINAL check-in and number collection for Twilight Marathon |
| 08:00 PM | Switch to Night Time Course |
| 08:01 PM | RACE STARTTwilight Marathon |
| 09:00 PM | NIGHT RULESFirst lap under Night Time Rules1 |
| 09:05 PM | LAST convoy to exit venue car park (until Sunday morning). |
| 10:00 PM | 100 KM BU Lap Begins: all "backyard" finishers of this lap qualify for "100K Halo" |
| SUNDAY | |
| Time | Details |
| 05:00 AM | NIGHT RULESFinal lap under Night Time Rules1 |
| 07:30 AM | RACE START21.1K Half Marathon |
| 06:00 AM | 100-mile BU Lap Begins: backyarders to complete qualify for "100 Mile Mega-Halo" |
| 06:05 AM | Venue car park EXIT convoy restarts. |
| 07:00 PM | CLOSEOfficial Event Close (if not already completed)2 |
EVERY HOUR WHILST RACING CONTINUES .... |
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| Time | Details |
| 5 mins to hour | Latest Backyard Ultra DNFs (+ team winners) assemble at main stage |
| 3 mins to hour | "3-minute warning" whistle (three toots) sounds |
| 2 mins to hour | "2-minute warning" whistle (two toots) sounds |
| 2 mins to hour | Medals & Team Awards presented on main stage |
| 1 mins to hour | "1-minute warning" whistle (single toot) sounds |
| On the Hour | STARTLap commences. Any participant not in start corral is DNF |
| 5 min after hour | EXIT convoy departs main car park to Calluna Cres exit 3 |
- During Night Time Rules, all participants must wear a headlamp, carry a cellphone and may be accompanied by a non-competitior. See Mighty Ultra Competition Rules for more info.
- The Mighty Totara Backyard Ultra will conclude with a brief prize giving when THE LAST ONE STANDING completes their final lap. In the unlikely case that there are still more than two competitors lined up for the 7pm Sunday start (having completed 234.5km) these competitors may continue at their own volition, under their own steam and in the absence of official event support. Naturally, if this extraordinary occurence takes place, you can be sure the team from RUNNING EVENTS will be there to cheer you on no matter how long it takes.
- Car Park entry/exit is strictly controlled. See Parking Info and map on web site for details.