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Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra
Gympie, Qld
1484 Noosa Road, Tandur QLD
Welcome to the Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra, set at the historic Nine Mile Camping Grounds, Tandur.
Starting at 6:00am, runners take on the classic Backyard Ultra format , a 6.7km loop, every hour, on the hour. Finish the loop within the hour and you go again. Miss the start and you’re out. Simple format, serious challenge.
Set entirely within the campground, the course keeps runners, crew and spectators close to the action. Bring your tent, caravan, or book a cabin and settle in, this is as much about the experience as it is the distance. Camping and accommodation are booked directly with Cobb & Co.
Each lap is a reset. No finish line until there’s only one runner left.
Three challenges define the day:
Beat the clock — complete each loop within the hour.
Be ready to go again — every hour, on the hour.
Make the call — step out and call it quits or step back in for another loop.
There’s only one winner.
RACE ENTRY DETAILS
​​This event is staged at the Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Ground, 1484 Noosa Road Tandur, Qld.​
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Event Start: 6am 14th November 2026
Cost: $195.00
Minimum Age Limits. 15yo​
Any participants 18 years or under, will require a parent or guardian to be present at the event.
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Cobb & Co Camping and Day Visit Pass fees
Day visit pass for crew and spectators $5 per person payable to Cobb & Co on arrival, valid until 4pm. (After 4pm, camping fees apply).
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Overnight accommodation fees. See camping options below.
CAMPING OPTIONS
Book your accommodation directly with Cobb & Co and stay where all the action happens.
This is a beautiful facility perfect for a weekend getaway. There are 2 options - camping or onsite glamping!!
https://cobbandcocamping.com.au/
Camping (per night)
$20 per adult
$17 per child
Infants (under 2) free
If you’re bringing your own tent, caravan or swag, there is plenty of space available. Sites are unpowered, and generators are permitted between 8am and 6pm.
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Other Accommodation Options
Single cabin tents suitable for 2 people.
2 room insulated Breezeway tents suitable for up to 6 people.
Cabin style tents suitable for up to 6 people.
Minimum 2-night booking applies.
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Bookings
Accommodation for this event cannot be booked online. All bookings must be made directly with Cobb & Co.
Email: cobbco-ninemile@hotmail.com
Phone: 5483 5065
When contacting Cobb & Co, please include the following details to assist with your booking:
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Full name
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Mobile number
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Accommodation required (e.g. camping, Breezeway cabin, pirate Breezeway cabin, cabin style, single cabin, etc.)
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Number of adults
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Number of children
If you have any questions about accommodation options, please contact the Cobb & Co team directly.
REFUNDS
Race refunds: Available until 1st November 2026 and will be subject to a $30.00 admin charge.
For refunds email brett@runqueensland.com
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Transfers: There will be no transfers to another person or to another event.
Camping Refunds: Cancellation & Refund Policy - Cobb & Co Nine Mile Camping Grounds
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SCHEDULE
Friday 13th November
2pm - You can drop your gear off at the designated crew area.
Each competitor has an allocated space of 3x3 metres (perfect for a pop up gazebo) and great space for your crew and family to wait for you.
​​4pm - 7pm Race check in.
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Saturday 14th November
5am - Race check in. (If you haven't done this on Friday)
5.50am - Race Brief.​
6am - Race start
Race Finish- No Idea!!!!
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RACE RULES
The start of every loop.
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Each loop will start on the hour.
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There will be a whistle blown each minute for the 3 minutes prior to the next lap commencing. ie, 3 whistles (3 mins to start), 2 whistles (2 mins to start), 1 whistle (1 minute to start).
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Runners MUST be within the starting corral before the triangle is rung to start the next loop.
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Any runner that is not in the starting corral when the triangle rings, will be disqualified.
The Loop.
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Except for the use of the restroom, competitors may not leave the course at any point until the loop is complete.
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Non-competitors are NOT allowed on the course, this includes withdrawn runners.
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No personal aid. This includes anything from grabbing a drink bottle from someone to handing off some unwanted equipment. You must complete each loop with the same equipment that you left with, and you must not meet with crew on the course. This also includes medical intervention. If you require urgent medical assistance, please contact the RD, and this will be arranged, however, you will be disqualified if you receive medical aid on the course. First Aid will be available at the start/finish line if you need it.
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Each loop must be completed within the hour to be counted, including the final loop.
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No artificial aids. Runners are not allowed to use any equipment such as running poles that will assist them over others.
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Head torches are allowed, and are mandatory for any night loops.
Winning.
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The winner is the last person to complete a loop on their own.
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All other runners are technically a DNF.
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In the instance that the last person can't complete a loop on their own, there is not a tie, there is no winner.
COURSE MARKINGS
The course will be marked with reflective orange flagging tape (approx. every 150m). Directional arrows are red on a white background. These will be at intersections along the trail. Follow the direction of the arrow.
These red crosses will be at intersections, indicating this is NOT the course.
The course will be marked
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Reflective orange and silver flagging tape.
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Red arrows secured to trees or posts. Follow these arrows.
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Red crosses secured on trees or posts, indicating this is not the course.
MANDATORY GEAR
Mandatory Gear (for the night loops)​
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Headlight or suitable torch.
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Recommended Gear:
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Water bottle or hydration pack.
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Compression bandage.
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Mobile phone with these numbers for emergency contact.
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Brett Standring 0447 711 232
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Gavin Jackson 0417 007 960 ​
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellent
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Bite and sting treatment
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Gear Up for the Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra:
The team at Wild Earth have pulled together a special Gear Up for the Cobb & Co Backyard Ultra guide — covering all the essentials to ensure you have the best equipment to succeed when you hit the start line.
Be fully prepared for your biggest adventure yet! See the Gear Guide
THE COURSE
CREW & SPECTATORS
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Day visit pass for crew and spectators $5 per person payable to Cobb & Co on arrival, valid until 4pm. (After 4pm, camping fees apply).
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There are no support crews or spectators allowed on the course.
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No assisting runners outside the designated crew area.
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No vehicles are allowed in the crew area.
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No crew or spectators are allowed in the starting corral.
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HOW TO GET THERE
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
All participants must ensure they read and understand this waiver prior to entering the event. It is an important document informing you of your legal rights and responsibilities. During online registration, you must tick a box to confirm you understand and accept these rights and responsibilities.
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