Welcome to the 7th Edition of the Blue Goat's Backyard Marathon (BGBM).
Set in the Backyard of Blue Mountains Fitness’ Tony Williams, the BGBM offers a challenge to suit all levels with plenty of time to accommodate individuals of any experience.
With options from 5km, 10.5 km, Half Marathon, 30km, Marathon and 50km plus the possibly interminable Last One Standing Endurance Run (The LOSER), there’s opportunity for everyone to take in the stunning surrounds and be in the box seat to spectate the action as it unfolds. There is also a free Kids Race of 1.6km for the age 12 and under runners.
The 5km loop will be used for for the Last One Standing and the 5km runs.
For the 10.5km, Half Marathon, 30km, Marathon and 50km you will do 10.5km laps.
The Last One Standing Endurance Runners will have a daytime start on the Saturday. The LOSER will start at 12pm Midday.
The 5km runners will do a hot lap of the LOS course.
START TIMES
Saturday Events 29th November 2025 will kick off at 7am with the 50km
7.00am - Tailwind 50km - 5 Laps
8.00am - Blue Mountains Running Company Marathon - 4 laps
9:00am - Birdwood Podiatry 5km Dash - ages 5+ welcome, all under 12's must run with an adult.
10am - Last One Standing Endurance Run (LOSER) - 1 x 5km lap on the hour, every hour.
12pm - Kids Race 1km
Sunday Events 30th November 2025
7.30am - T8 Run Gear 30km - 3 laps
8.30am - First Choice Physiotherapy Half Marathon - 2 laps - 16 years and over welcome
10:30am - Papadinos 10km Fun Run - 1 x 10.5km lap - ages 10+ welcome, all under 12's must run with an adult
RACE FEES
Fees include all Event fees and Race Roster processing fees.
Early Bird fees until June 30th 2024:
Last One Standing - $180
50km - $180
Marathon - $160
30km - $150
Half Marathon - $140
10.5km - $65
5km - $40
Kids Race - FREE
LOSER participants will have areas allocated to them right next to the Start coral if they want to bring their own aid station set ups. We will also have the 10m x 5m Marquee aid station and rest area set up that has been very popular the last few years. Reservations are required so we can save you a LOSER aid station spot.
There will be aid stations, toilets and first aid around the course and at the Event Hub.
CHECK IN AND LATE REGISTRATION
Check in, bib collection, transfer and late entries will be available Friday evening from 4pm to 8pm and from Saturday morning at 6am.
Online Registration will be open up until race mornings.
CUT OFFS
Saturday - 50km and Marathon - 9pm
Saturday - 5km - 5.30pm
Sunday - 30km, Half Marathon, 10km - 5:30pm
PRIZES
There will be Overall Male and Female Winner trophies in the Last One Standing, 50km Ultra, Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 10.5km Fun Run and 5km Dash.
Sponsor prizes for 2nd and 3rd.
There will also be many Lucky Draw Prizes.
All finishers will get a medal.
Please consider fundraising for Lifeline. More info at this link -
https://bluegoatbackyardmarathon25.grassrootz.com/lifeline
Also check out other Sports events in St Mount Victoria, Trips & Adventurous Activities in St Mount Victoria.
