Backyard Ultra Australia FAQ's

Yes parking is available. Our parking attendants will assist you!

There are basic facilities at the race venue. These include toilets, drinking water supply and a small charging station for headlamps and phones. We recommend you bring extra batteries/charging capabilities for your headlamps and phones as our power capabilities are limited.

Dead Cow Gully is located 11km North of Nanango (South Burnett Region). Our cattle property is approximately 2.5 hours from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
675 Walsh Road Nanango, Queensland.

There are free campsites available at the race venue. To get the best sites that are closest to the start line, we recommend you arrive at Dead Cow Gully on Friday morning/afternoon.

Yes. There is accommodations available at 3 caravan parks, Lions Park camp area, motels and Air B&B options.

This is a race where you have to be self-sufficient and organised. Mandatory equipment includes phone, charged headlamp, 500ml water bottle. It’s advisable to also bring a raincoat and warm clothing as it can get chilly at night and early in the morning. Aid stations will provide water/electrolytes, sunscreen, coke and food (fruit, lollies, chips). Beyond what is mentioned, all other food and drinks will need to be provided by race participants.

A race photographer will take photos of every race participant and upload to our website and social media platforms as soon as possible.

Race crew are welcome but you will need to share the same campsite as there is limited space available.