New Moon Ultra
Are you ready to pull an all-nighter with us? This is the one our athletes have been asking for and we can’t wait to deliver it on the March New Moon. Prize money is up for grabs for each distance!
Are you ready to chase the 24 hours of non-stop action? This is no ordinary race! Starting at 8am, runners will tackle 6.7km every hour on the hour, navigating a gradient and terrain that promises to keep things interesting. This event is guaranteed to challenge you! There will be flow on and off the legendary Hold It Flats trails as runners take on varying terrain and visibility throughout the day & night.
In 2027 we are introducing the TEAM event - teams of 2-4 can take on the 12 hours or the 24 hour challenge!
Date: Saturday 17 April 2027
Distances^: 6.7km (1 Lap), 80.4km (12 Laps), and 106.8km (24 Laps)
Race Check in: 7am - 7.30am - Recovery area set-up, sign in and bib collection (various times during the day)
Race Briefing: 7.45am
Race Start: 8am on the dot and then every hour on the hour. Final race start is 7am for 24 hour-athletes.
Registration Fees: Starting from $25.95*
Registration fees include: Athlete photos, insurance, camping fees, finisher momento, access to athlete recovery area.
Address: Hold it Flats, Yalboroo QLD
About the Distances:
Juniors & Short Course: 1 lap of fun and achievement! Starts 3pm Saturday 17 April
Mid Course: 12 laps, running from 8am or 8pm starting each new lap on the hour each hour for 12 full hours.
Long Course: 24 laps, pushing through the day and night from 8am to 8am starting each new lap on the hour each hour.
^Please note, that no running is allowed on the trails outside of this event! We have exclusive access once a year to deliver this trail running experience!
*Note: Entry fee prices are dependent on course length and are subject to price increases. Early bird ends 17 January 2026. Late fees start on 14 March 2026.
ABOUT THE COURSE
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1 lap of fun and achievement for Juniors and Short Course athletes.
Starts at 3pm on Saturday, 17 April 2027
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Running 6.7km every hour on the hour for a challenging duration of 12 hours is no small feat! This unique adventure will give you a taste of the Back Yard Ultra. Athletes will be given two options for start times - 8am or 8pm. Compete solo or recruit a team of 2-4 to share the load (especially if you want to do 3-6 laps!
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24 hours truly serves as the ultimate test of endurance, mental strength, and determination. Get ready to embrace the challenge and discover your limits!
Go Solo or recruit a team of 2-4 to share the load. Start at 8am and finish by 8am on Sunday!
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Maps will not be available until the week of. This is a privately leased area and running is forbidden on the trails outside of this race.
COMPETITOR INFORMATION
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7am - 7.30am - Tent Set-up, sign in and bib collection from the FINISH/START Line.
7.45am Race briefing will be held. All competitors will start together.
Race start: 8am sharp, on the hour every hour. The race start is self-seeded and we recommend the faster runners to position themselves at the front and slower runners at the back. This will help to prevent bottlenecks along the trail and faster runners becoming stuck behind slower runners.
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Recovery Zones will be first in-first served.
Athletes may choose their own areas. Camping is included in the 12 hour and 24 hour registration.
There is no minimum or maximum persons per tent.
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Parking will be directed on the day. Please follow all directions from marshals when arriving.
Cars will have access to the recovery area.
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ALL runners to be self-sufficient. A support person is allowed to be available in the recovery zone.
A snake bandage when running on course.
Lights will be mandatory whilst running at night. Electricity is not available, we recommend more than one headlamp for athletes doing 6 Laps and 12 Laps. Use your own Power Banks to recharge lights during rest periods.
Recommended gear:
Camp chair
Esky
Extra running gear including running shoes, socks and clothing (in case of wet weather)
Warm clothing for use between laps
Hydration packs and water
Fueling, electrolytes and nutrition
Mozzie spray
Buff or headscarf (for under headlamp). Do not use caps or visors under your headlamps (the visor blocks the headlamp light making sight to the ground difficult at night).
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Runners will not be timed until the last lap. It is a requirement for the 12 & 24 Lap runners to meet the cut-off of 1 hour for each lap and start again on the next hour.
Top 3 Male & Female will only be presented to the solo 24 hour runners.
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Presentation will be at 8am, 18 April 2027
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Bring sufficient water and nutrition for the entire duration of your run for what you require.
Each competitor is responsible for their own nutrition and fuelling requirements.
We recommend bringing a chair and esky for the duration of the event to top up your supplies and rest between the finish and start of each lap.
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Toilets are available at the start/finish line.
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The trails may include sections of challenging track, be sure to exercise caution on these sections.
If you DO NOT FINISH the race you must see an event official prior to leaving. If you do not report to an event official and a search party is sent out, this will be at the competitor’s cost. It may be hot so please take precautions to stay safe in the heat.
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24 Hours:
1st $500.00
2nd $250.00
3rd $150.00
RACE RULES
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In order for our events to run as smoothly as possible we ask all athletes to cooperate and stick to our rules and regulations:
No rego, No run! – Please respect our event, we have permissions from landowners, local and state authorities and have insurances to cover our athletes. Please do not jeopardise our licences and insurances by running without a registration.
Race bib – Please make sure you retain your race bib for the entire series. Race bib must be worn on the front of your body, this ensures correct detection of your timing chip by the electronic timing system. The timing chip can not be worn on your wrist or carried in your back pack, this might cause the timing chip to not be picked up by the antenna at the finish line. No shortcuts – please stick to the marked track, for safety and fairness reasons. All courses are clearly marked and we have marshals out on the course.
Fitness level – you don’t have to be the fittest to do this challenge. If you can run 10km in 80-90mins you will be able to achieve 6km in the hour.
Stick to the left side of the trails at all times.
Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy
Dress Code – please wear appropriate clothing and suitable running shoes
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Do not leave any rubbish behind, this is a Private Lease Area. What you bring in you must take out.
Keep left and give way to runners passing from behind.
Don’t approach any wildlife you may come across on the trails.
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If you are unable to attend the event, you have the following options:
Registrations are non-transferable 14 days prior to the event;
Transfers & Changes: Allowed up to 28 days prior to the event with a $20.00 administration fee;
Refunds are not available for this event.
All notifications should be sent in writing to info@tri-activ8.com.au.
We reserve the right to modify the course without notice, as well as reschedule or cancel the event in consultation with emergency services, government agencies, and event stakeholders.
If the event must be rescheduled, all entries will automatically carry over to the new date. In the rare event that the event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, registered participants will receive a credit for a future event, valid for 12 months. Please note that refunds will not be available in this situation.
SERIES POINTS
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Points accumulate across the series and include all 3 events:
Hold It Flats - Ultra
ZACH MACH - River Run
Eungella - Rainforest
Finch Hatton - Flowing Trails
Captains Crossing - The Gong
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Age groups are as follows (as of your age on 31 December 2026):
16 & Under
17 to 29 years
30 to 39 years
40 to 49 years
50 to 59 years
60+
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Points are awarded based on the following criteria:
Athletes receive points for each run. Your total score is the sum of all your attended (and finished) races listed above.
Points are calculated separately for men and women.
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Note: Running is strictly PROHIBITED on the trails outside of the NEW MOON Run.
