FAR CORNERS X SAWYER PRESENTS

THE MANLY BACKYARD ULTRA

NORTH HEAD | 14 NOVEMBER 2026 | 50 RUNNERS

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Join Us for the Manly Backyard Ultra!

Manly Backyard Ultra is back for another year at North Head on saturday 14 November!
one last big push before silly season kicks off.

A great opportunity to test your limits as a community on one of the most stunning headlands in Sydney.

We’re capping the field at 50 runners, so if you want in, make sure you lock in your spot NOW!

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Elevation profile of a hiking trail showing various peaks between 0.7 km and 6.3 km.
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Manly Backyard Ultra 2026
A$40.00

How far can you really go? Sign up and see what you’re truly made of as you run laps of the picturesque North Head Sanctuary until only one remains. Will it be you?

Here’s the deal:

  • Format
    1 lap every hour on the hour until you can’t anymore.
    Do 1 lap, 10 laps, or chase 50 – it’s all about showing up.

  • Fundraising
    As part of registering, you can pledge to donate any amount per lap completed. 100% of funds will go to our water filtration program in partnership with Sawyer in Afghanistan. Of course, you can also pledge $0 and just come for the fun.

  • Community
    This is about bringing people together, backing a good cause, and finishing the year on a high.

  • WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
    Apart from the glory and honour of being the last one standing you mean? The winner will receive $500USD off any of our 2027/2028 tours which you can find more out about here!