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Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Location
- Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, Australia
- Distance
- 4.16 mi / 6.7 km
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop: 31 October 2026, from Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Race Timeline
51 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 4.16-mile-specific training ramps up.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop 2026: quick answers
When is Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop 2026?
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop 2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, starting at 7:00am.
What time does Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop start?
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop starts at 7:00am from Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW.
Where does Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop start?
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop starts at Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop?
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop is 4.16 miles (6.7km).
How much does Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop cost to enter?
$200 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Distance
- 4.16 miles / 6.7km
- Location
- Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, Australia
- Start Point
- Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW
- Start time
- 7:00am
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
$200 — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Coastal Track and Trail Runners.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW
Start line.
Where Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop starts and finishes
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop starts at Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Route Breakdown
The Deep Creek Backyard Ultra takes place on a single 6.7 km loop deep within Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke. Each lap climbs roughly 125 m of elevation, weaving through towering eucalypts, fern‑lined gullies and open ridge lines that showcase the forest’s natural beauty. The course is fully marked and starts at the race hub, with runners returning after each hour‑long loop to refuel and rest. There are no aid stations on the trail itself, so the challenge is as much about pacing as it is about endurance. Nightfall adds a quiet, atmospheric twist as headlamps illuminate the path. The loop repeats until only one competitor completes a lap, making every return to the hub a test of mental grit and physical stamina.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Pace Calculator & Splits
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
57:42
Average pace / km
35:51
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 43:16 | 26:53 | 2:14:26 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 46:53 | 29:08 | 2:25:38 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 50:29 | 31:22 | 2:36:50 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 54:05 | 33:36 | 2:48:02 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 57:42 | 35:51 | 2:59:15 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:01:18 | 38:05 | 3:10:27 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:04:54 | 40:20 | 3:21:39 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:08:31 | 42:34 | 3:32:51 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:12:07 | 44:49 | 3:44:03 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:19:20 | 49:17 | 4:06:27 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:26:32 | 53:46 | 4:28:52 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:33:45 | 58:15 | 4:51:16 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:40:58 | 1:02:44 | 5:13:40 | 7:00:00 |
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop finish
34:04
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyDeep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.16-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Cairncross State Forest, Pembrooke, NSW fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
4.16-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Deep Creek Backyard Ultra 6.7km loop site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.