Best Dam Backyard Ultra

19/05/2026

https://sportzhub.com/article/glenn-sutton-sets-new-course-record-at-best-dam-backyard-ultra.html

Eighty-five runners lined up under glorious autumn skies for the 2026 Best Dam Backyard Ultra in Otematata, with Dunedin’s Glenn Sutton emerging as the last one standing after a dramatic battle deep into the South Island event.

16/05/2026

Huge thanks to Kinisi Running for providing some vouchers for our winners and awesome spot prizes for others.
Check out their shop when you are in Wanaka - there's usually coffee available. Or just check them out online...
https://kinisi.co.nz/

13/05/2026

Photos from Best Dam Backyard are now available for you to peruse and purchase!
They are bloody good!!!

https://floofyphotography1.shootproof.com/gallery/28698229/album/22846930

Floofy Photography

10/05/2026

Glenn and Tom show off their pubrunner shirts!

10/05/2026

Glenn Sutton completes lap 46 to the last one standing

09/05/2026

Starry starry night…..and 20 runners made it through to reach 24hrs being 100miles 👏💪
Meridian Energy

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day! Best Dam Backyard Ultra currently on lap 24. 20 runners left and the The Hungry Hydro is open!!!

Happy Mothers Day 🩷 to every variety of mums out there..
Today
Cinnamon scrolls
Cheese onion relish melt
Cheese scone
And your coffee/ hot chocolate favorites.
☕️☕️😋

09/05/2026

Kids movie afternoon at the Best Dam Movie Theatre.
How to Tame a Dragon was a real hit! Next up, Groundhog Day 🤗
Meridian Energy Strawberry

09/05/2026

Lap 9 at Best Dam Backyard Ultra 2026.

https://my.raceresult.com/395956/results

09/05/2026

The microclimate of Otematata has been kind to us here at Best Dam BYU!