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The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 20 February 2027
- Location
- Dalby, Australia
- Distance
- 4.17 mi / 6.7 km
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km: 20 February 2027, from Dalby, Queensland. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Race Timeline
163 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 4.17-mile-specific training ramps up.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 2027: quick answers
When is The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 2027?
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 2027 takes place on Saturday, 20 February 2027, starting at 7:00am.
What time does The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km start?
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km starts at 7:00am from Dalby, Queensland.
Where does The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km start?
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km starts at Dalby, Queensland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km?
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km is 4.17 miles (6.7km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 20 February 2027
- Distance
- 4.17 miles / 6.7km
- Location
- Dalby, Australia
- Start Point
- Dalby, Queensland
- 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
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through The Furnace Backyard Ultra.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 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.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dalby, Queensland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dalby, Queensland
Start line.
Where The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km starts and finishes
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km starts at Dalby, Queensland. 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 The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Route Breakdown
The course is a single 6.706 km loop laid out on a flat, exposed paddock just outside Dalby. The surface is a mix of compacted dirt and grass, with less than 20 m of total elevation gain, so there are no hills to hide behind. Each loop must be completed within 60 minutes, after which the bell rings and the next hour‑long loop begins. The start time is 7:00 am, and runners return to the same corral after each lap. The relentless February heat, often reaching 38 °C, adds a mental and physical challenge, making the decision to keep looping the true test of endurance.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Pace Calculator & Splits
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
57:33
Average pace / km
35:46
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 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 | 43:10 | 26:49 | 2:14:07 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 46:46 | 29:03 | 2:25:17 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 50:22 | 31:18 | 2:36:28 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 53:57 | 33:32 | 2:47:38 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 57:33 | 35:46 | 2:58:49 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:01:09 | 38:00 | 3:09:59 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:04:45 | 40:14 | 3:21:10 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:08:21 | 42:28 | 3:32:20 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:11:57 | 44:42 | 3:43:31 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:19:08 | 49:10 | 4:05:52 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:26:20 | 53:39 | 4:28:13 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:33:32 | 58:07 | 4:50:34 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:40:43 | 1:02:35 | 5:12:55 | 7:00:00 |
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km finish
34:09
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 JourneyThe Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 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 Dalby, Queensland
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 4.17-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 Dalby, Queensland 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.
4.17-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.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km Charity Places 2027
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 The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km 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 The Furnace Backyard Ultra 6.706km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.