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River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026

Name: River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-26
Location: Waipukurau

Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026 – 26 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

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About the Event

The Waipukurau community welcomes runners from around the globe to participate in the River-Run Backyard Ultra on October 24, 2026. This challenging event features a full-scale ultra marathon for those seeking an endurance test, alongside a more accessible 1K Kids Classic designed specifically for young athletes to enjoy the thrill of racing.

Races Offered

River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026 - River-Run Backyard Ultra

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026 - River-Run Backyard Ultra

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

River-Run Backyard Ultra 2026 - River-Run Kids Classic

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Waipukurau.

thermostat Temperature

7.8° / 17.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.4° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:24

nightlight Sunset

18:33

About Waipukurau

Learn more about the host city, Waipukurau.

Waipukurau is the largest town, with a population of 4,100, in the Central Hawke's Bay District on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

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