Night Shift Ultra

Wow! What a fantastic event!

My first attempt at a backyard ultra and it didn’t disappoint. Great venue, great route with some nice rooty sections that helped keep ya locked in at 4am!

Didn’t have many expectations coming into the event as it was only the second year but the team blew me away! A really cool intimate start/finish/camp with major hype all night! The DJ layed down some absolute heaters all throughout the night keeping energy high!

Managed to shuffle through to the very end, smashing my distance pb. I will 100% be back for more, bringing a few more mates to suffer along with me!

I can only imagine the race getting better and better each year with the team behind it!

10/10 experience!

What an experience: a lovely community and supportive event hosts. The course was challenging, but once you’ve done it a couple of times, you get to know what works for you. The base zone was fun with the DJ, the hosts keeping up the vibe with buzzing energy – it was a fun place to be and race to do. Also love the alien theme, would love to see more of that! A man wore nebula-themed running shorts, which I thought was cool. Would go again.

Incredibly well run event and great first experience of a lap based ultra. Team were great, setup was excellent, already looking forward to next year.

Great race, great set up, great people. Flat course & the overall atmosphere made it ideal for my first ultra. Nothing but positive things to say about Nightshift. Would definitely recommend.

Where to start, my first time backyard ultra and I don’t think I could have found a more welcoming event. From sign up to race day, clear communication and event instructions.
Come race day, the event had a friendly atmosphere from the start, registration was quick followed by a Polaroid of yourself to pin in the board. Race started although with a full DJ set. Each lap runners might drop off but the enthusiasm of the marshalls didn’t.
Cups of tea and bacon sandwiches when the sun rises and the medals are handed out.
Really can’t sing Nightshift praises enough. Whether you’re a first timer or veteran a great race to be involved in.

Wow!
What an awesome event. If you fancy trying something different with your trail running then I urge you to give this a go. The central hub had party vibes all night with food, fun and an awesome 12 hour DJ. The course was mapped out around some awesome private land winding through forrest, apple orchard, farm areas. Didn’t complete but had such a great experience I will be returning with even more determination next year!