# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am (+13:00) - **Event Description**: Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition McLaren Falls, Tauranga · 28 Nov 2026 One loop. Every hour. Until one remains. How it Works Each loop is 6.71km. Every hour, on the hour, you must complete a loop and return to basecamp. Make it back in time or you're out. The race ends when only one runner is left standing. Everyone else is a DNF. It's as much mental as physical. The Course Nestled in the Tauranga hinterland, McLaren Falls is the kind of place runners dream about. The course winds through native New Zealand bush, past waterfalls, along lake edges, and — if you make it far enough — glowworms lighting your way into the night. Each lap carries 140+ metres of elevation gain. The Community Everyone out there is doing the exact same thing you are. Same loop. Same clock. Same battle between the part of you that wants to stop and the part that won't let you. At the same time, nobody's really racing each other. It's you against you. The version of you that quit too early vs Rockys V3... People come back to Rockys year after year. Not because it gets easier. It doesn't. They come back because there's nothing else quite like it, the trails, the sun, the night, the community, and the chance to go further than you did before. Self-Supported Event Rockys is a self-supported event, so bring whatever you need to keep going. That said, you won't be alone, at basecamp between loops, you'll find water, electrolytes, snacks and real food, sponsor-supported freebies, and a warm gathering point between loops. Between loops, you have whatever time remains in the hour. Some runners pace. Some eat. Some lie on the grass and stare at the sky and wonder what they're doing. Every Entry Includes Every registered entrant receives Rockys III Edition Neck Gaiter — a tough, trail-tested buff built for the damp of native bush, the cold of the night hours, and the general indignity of everything a long day on the trails throws at you. Wear it as a buff, a neck tube, a dust shield, a sweat rag, or a blindfold for the moments you'd rather not see the climb ahead. Limited Entries | Tiered Pricing Rockys Backyard Ultra III Edition has a capped field. This is not a mass participation event, it never will be. The earlier you register, the less you pay. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/rockys-backyard-ultra-—-the-iii-edition/200030460409233 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Tauranga - **state**: BP - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 358 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand - **lat**: -37.82072 - **long**: 176.04983 - **full address**: 358 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand, 358 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand, Tauranga ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/00dbe8e56e073d98e39afbaf6da1110924849c8e4e0ac83452f7d7fd2b7144f8-rimg-w1200-h628-dca8a8a8-gmir?v=1787846342 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition being held? - **A:** Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am at 358 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand, 358 McLaren Falls Rd, Omanawa 3171, New Zealand, Tauranga. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition? - **A:** Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition is organized by Rockys Backyard Ultra. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rockys Backyard Ultra — The III Edition is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tauranga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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