***New event alert*** 2 Rivers Backyard Ultra - Echuca May 17, 2025
Introducing north-vic backyard ultras newest event
2 RIVERS BACKYARD ULTRA
In 2024, Echuca hosted round 4 of the Backyard Trial Series on a course submitted by a number of local runners. A spectacular course encompassing gravel/dirt trails along the mighty Murray River, and some pavement following the cross border bridge; this one has it all. Scenery during the day is beautiful, and the wildlife at night will provide a great auditory backdrop for running these laps over, and over again.
The Course
This beautiful, scenic course runs along the scenic drive trail following the Murray river before veering onto pavement and following beside the bridge that takes you to New South Wales. This is an out and back section that turns you around at the 'Blue Tree' before returning and tackling the 'hill' and returning into the event area from the opposite direction. A very simple course, with views of it all to take in throughout your countless hours of running.
More about 2 Rivers
The Village
We pride ourselves on the excitement and vibe of the village, and 2 Rivers will be no different. Tucked into the side of a major carpark area, noise restrictions aren't an issue, so we will be able to carry on the daytime vibe through the night, and have an awesome time. Marquees and tents will be go up to give the area a little bit of home, somewhere that you can rest your head at the end of each lap, and refuel for the next.
The Aid Station
With the Support of Tailwind Nutrition Australia, you have access to fantastic supplies to suit all your tastes. Tailwind provides you with 50g carbohydrates/500ml (in our mix) plus electrolytes, making it all you need all day, really. But if you want something different to mix it up, we have plain water, lollies, chips, fruit, hot soup and even noodles. And if that isn't enough, we have a 'camp kitchen' that includes a microwave, toaster, kettle, and sandwich press for you to cook up all those extra bits that you brought along.
Food Vendors
As usual, at least one food van will be onsite providing coffee, hot food and cold drinks for those times when the aid station just isn't enough.
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