Night Shift Ultra

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!

WHAT A NIGHT!

From the moment I arrived the vibes were there, arrived early to pitch up my tent in the camping area with many of the volunteers coming over to offer help with the set up. We got checked-in and got allocated a bib, then a Polaroid which went up with all of the other runners, you also got one to keep, very nice touch!

After that, the race started and the commitment and vibes stayed high all night thanks to the volunteers, coming through the HQ twice it allowed us to get extra support on those harder laps! Also big shoutout to two of the volunteers who lent me their head torch after mine ran out of power!

Overall a fantastic experience and I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking to do an ultra in this format!

Thanks Gaz & Steph, all the volunteers as well as fellow runners for getting me through that 80km!

A quite amazing event! Best volunteers I’ve ever come across and the race itself is challenging, but made easier by the great vibe in Nightshift HQ

My first Backyard Ultra Marathon!
Honestly, I couldn’t have imagined it any differently.
The team, the location, everything was a 10/10!
From the incredible organisation to the top snacks and all-night-long DJ vibes, it was unforgettable.
Even though I didn’t make it to the finish, it gave me an incredible boost of adrenaline and excitement.

Thank you all for putting together such an amazing race.
See you at the next one!

Such a fun and vibey event!! I may not have felt it at the time, but that was one of the best things I have ever done (certainly never thought I’d get to the end!!!) . I have recommended the event to a load of people and wil definitely (hopefully) be back next year !!!

Thanks boys, was mega xoxo

I recently had the pleasure of participating in the Night Shift Ultra, a 50-mile ultramarathon that runs from 6 AM to 6 PM, and I can honestly say it was one of the best running experiences I’ve ever had.

The atmosphere at base camp was phenomenal. The team of organizers went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt supported. The sense of community among the runners was truly inspiring, with everyone cheering each other on throughout, the Night Shift Ultra was an amazing experience that has left a lasting impression. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-organized, fun, and challenging ultramarathon. Thank you to everyone involved for making this event truly unforgettable!