ENTRIES OPEN NOW

YOUR FIRST STEP TO TEST YOUR LIMITS!

ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO 200 BACKYARD ULTRA RUNNERS

Please read the information below before entering.

Click on the Enter Now buttons to enter – you’ll be taken to our entry system (EventPlus) and if you’ve used that system to enter any event before, you’ll simply have to log in and select which events you want to enter.

2025 ENTRANT LIST

Check out who is entered ….[HERE]

THE FINE PRINT…

  • The Organisers reserve the right to combine event categories if there are less than ten participants in a category.

  • RULES & PARTICIPANT WAIVER – refer bottom of this page.  You will sign for your acceptance of these during the entry process.

  • ENTRIES CLOSE – Standard priced online entries close at midnight 14th March 2024.

  • LATE ENTRIES – Entries may be accepted after this time at the discretion of the race director subject to availability. Successful late entries will incur an additional fee of $20 per person. No entries will be considered after midday Wednesday 20th March 2024.

  • All fees are expressed in NZ Dollars

  • REFUND POLICY

    For XCover Refund Protection holders (see below for how to do this): We will provide you with a link to contact XCover directly for a full refund.

    Without XCover: Refunds are processed according to our standard policy below:

    • Entries cancelled greater than 5 mths before the event will receive a full refund less a $25 admin fee.
    • For entries cancelled greater than 6 weeks before an event – participants will receive an 60% refund.
    • For entries cancelled between 6 weeks and 2 weeks before an event – participants will receive a 40% refund.
    • For entries cancelled within 2 weeks of an event there will be no refunds or credits.

  • EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

    • If the event is cancelled within the last week due to weather, natural disasters, or any other justifiable reasons as determined by the organisers, no refunds will be issued.

    • Refund protection is the responsibility of participants, and we have provided all entrants with the option to add XCover.

Protect Yourself When You Enter with X Cover

Take advantage of our XCover option when you’re doing your online entry. It protects you if you can’t make the event for the likes of injury or catching Covid-19.  XCover by Cover Genius is a global refund protection specialist, giving participants the opportunity to apply for a full refund if certain unforeseen circumstances occur and leave you unable to take part in the event as planned.

How Do I get X Cover!

When you go to complete your online registration you will given an option to insure your entry. If you select this option you will then have the insurance fee added to your payment.  Once you have entered and paid you will receive two emails – one from Event Plus which is your entry confirmation, and one from X Cover which gives you information around the refund protection and how to make a claim if required.

What are some benefits of taking XCover?

You can register in confidence, knowing a full refund can be requested if something goes wrong. Fast refund turn-around time as all refund requests are reviewed within 48 working hours· XCover is global and able to provide exceptional service in all languages and currencies

For more detail, refer to XCover Terms and Conditions which are [HERE] to find out more including what is and isn’t covered.

X Cover will refund the cost of your booking if you are unable to attend a booked event due to:

  • unexpected disruption of the public transport network you could not have reasonably known about before the date of the booked event;
  • an injury, or an illness affecting you or a member of your immediate family;
  • death happening to you at anytime before the booked event or a member of your immediate family within a 4 week period of the booked event;
  • the mechanical breakdown, accident, fire or theft en route of a private vehicle taking you to the booked event;
  • jury service which you were unaware of at the time of the purchase;
  • burglary or fire at your residence in the 48 hours immediately before the booked event that required the attendance of the emergency services;
  • you being summoned to appear at court proceedings as a witness which you were unaware of at the time of purchase;
  • you being a member of the armed forces and being posted overseas unexpectedly;
  • adverse weather including snow, frost, fog or storm where the Police services or other Government agencies have issued warnings not to travel. You must provide confirmation of relevant road closures from the Police or the relevant Government agency;
  • you are being relocated permanently for work by your employer more than 100 miles from the booked event which you were unaware of at the time of booking or you are unexpectedly made compulsory redundant.

XCover must be purchased at time of entry. It can not be added at a later date.

How do I make a claim?

If you need to make a claim click HERE

BACKYARD ULTRA

$140
  • RUN
  • Individuals only
  • Complete one lap an hour restarting again on the hour
ENTER NOW

MERCHANDISE

We have event trucker caps and t-shirts for sale as part of the entry process or our online store HERE.

$20 – Trucker 5-panel Mesh Caps

We wear these caps ourselves and no matter if its a formal cap for wearing out and about or your running cap, these things look good and are quality.

A limited edition technical running top.

ORDERS HAVE TO BE RECIEVED BY EARLY FEB to enable enough time for printing and delivery (Aust).

Made of Italian made moonlite air fabric. The fabric is rated UPF 40+, super soft, 110gsm (super light weight) antibacterial and moisture wicking. They almost feel like your not wearing anything they’re so light. They are so good to wear running or hiking.
Men’s cut have a crew neck and women’s cut has a v-neck.
A sizing chart is at the bottom of this page. Please do your measurements as we will not have spares to swap sizes.

COVID POLICY

We are so lucky to be able to have events after the unusual times we’ve all experienced in the last couple of years. However, we still need to be vigilant so please:

 

  • If you or someone you are in close contact with have symptoms of cold or flu, are unwell or who are waiting on test results for COVID-19 you must stay away
  • If anyone (or if anyone close to you) has been overseas or in self isolation within the last two weeks prior to the event you must stay away
  • If you are an at-risk person or you live with or have regular contact with an at-risk person(s) then you must stay away
  • There will be a hand sanitizer stations at in various locations around the event base. Please use these as required.

 

RULES, T&C’s, PARTICIPANT WAIVER

The following are the rules of the event and you will sign your agreement to these during the entry process.

Event in the following waiver declaration is known as “Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra and Relay”.

  • I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and event instructions of the Event.
  • At all times competitors must obey the instructions of Race Officials and Police Officers and beware of vehicular transport. Any competitor who fails to obey the instructions of Race officials or the Police will be removed from the Event and disqualified. The race director has the discretion to disqualify competitors.
  • No competitor may use any banned substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Any competitor serving a ban for banned substances in another sport is not permitted to enter.  The Event Organisers may test any athlete for the use of a prohibited substance at its own discretion – a positive test resulting in disqualification.
  • It is important that all competitors exhibit good behaviour and sportsmanlike conduct, and treat fellow competitors, Event organisers, volunteers and contractors with courtesy and respect. Failure to do so may result in disqualification at any time before, during or after the Event.
  • If a competitor withdraws from the Event they must advise the finish line officials of their withdrawal as soon as possible and prior to leaving the venue.
  • I acknowledge that there are risks involved with participation in this Event and fully realise the dangers of participating in an event such as this and fully assume the risks associated with such participation and my wellbeing during the Event.
  • I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of officials or organisers, and I must continually participate in a manner that does not endanger either myself or others.
  • I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the Event and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
  • The Event organisers reserve the right to alter rules, regulations, Event course and venues at any time provided athletes are advised prior to the Event, or if such a change is in the interest of competitor safety.
  • The Event Organisers reserve the right to implement the contingency plan in the interests of competitor safety but will not be held liable for any loss as a result of such a decision. In the event such a decision is made, if the conditions are still deemed to be unsafe, the Event organisers have sole discretion, and may cancel the Event without obligation to refund entry fees.
  • Neither the organisers, the sponsors nor other parties associated with the Event shall have any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that might arise, whether or not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by me or any other party directly or indirectly associated with me, from my intended or actual participation in the Event or its related activities. I do therefore hereby on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and assignees release and forever discharge the organisers, sponsors of, landowners and any and all persons involved in the conduct of the event from any and all liability whatsoever or claims of damages or actions whatsoever (including negligence) in any manner arising out of my participation in the Event.
  • I authorise my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form to be used without payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, or any other way pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993.
  • I consent to organisers or suppliers filming me with an aerial quadcopter above or next to me while taking part in the Event.
  • I consent to receiving medical treatment which may be advisable in the event of illness or injuries suffered during the Event.
  • I have if relevant to this Event, made my team members aware of these conditions and have authority to sign on their behalf.
  • I understand that I have rights under the Privacy Act 1993 to access and correct any information held about me.
  • I declare that I have read and understand the current Lactic Turkey Events COVID-19 Policy on the event website
  • I confirm that if I am over 12 years of age, I am double vaccinated and will be able to prove this using the New Zealand Governments “My Vaccine Pass” app or paper equivalent.