Scenic Circles Backyard Ultra

06/09/2026

Wow, another year done and dusted (apart from the week long mission of cleaning, drying and returning all the gear to their rightful places 😆)
Arjan Van't Klooster takes the winners trophy this year. Assist to Jeremy Solakof.
Natasha Walters took out the Last Female Standing, good stuff mate.
From dry, warm & windy conditions yesterday to slow, sloppy rain today, we got reminded that this is a spring event.
Thank you all to every single one of you. Runners, crew, volunteers, sponsors. You are all amazing. I was lucky enough to have Jean Mac on timing and Willow Forbes Race Director at the start so I could share a few yards with you all.
This is always my most favorite weekend (fortnight) of the year.

See you all again soon.

05/09/2026

Jeremy has turned back!!! The race is Arjans to win. He just needs to be back before 12 to win. Chuck your jacket on and cheer him in.

05/09/2026

And then, there were 5. Our Last Female Standing this year is Natasha Walters well done mate, well earned!

05/09/2026

13 remain

05/09/2026

Look at those happy faces

05/09/2026

16 are still going on lap 10.

05/09/2026

Live results are back up and running 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

Scenic Circles Backyard Ultra 2026, 05/09/2026-10/09/2026, Timaru

05/09/2026

Glitchy live results sorry team. Here is a report showing the whats what at the start of lap 5

02/09/2026

Kids Race - Lap the Lake
Registration is anytime before 12-noon on Saturday
Course is around the lake and field (I really don't know how far, maybe 1k)
Race starts at 12:30 Saturday.
Unconfirmed yet but we are trying to convince a local running legend to lead the race from the front.
Cost - free but donations are welcome (the crew need sustenance from O'H Yes Coffee & Catering who are there all weekend by the way (day time only)).
We only have 20 bibs, so first in first served.

Entries are limited but still coming for the main event, how good!!