Sydreh Back2Frontyard Ultra
WELCOME TO ULTRA SERIES AUSTRALIA
FRIDAY MAY 22, 2026
Like Herdy's... but backwards.
HERDSMAN LAKE, HERDSMAN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
THE LEGEND OF HERDY'S... FLIPPED
It's the 10 year anniversary of Ultra Series WA and we wanted to give you something special.
You’ve conquered one of the world’s most iconic Frontyard Ultras. Now, we’re challenging you to see it from a whole new perspective. Introducing the Sydreh Back2Frontyard Ultra - the course you love, run in reverse.
Experience the same legendary atmosphere under the crisp, clear skies of a Perth May, hitting the trail from the opposite side. Same soul. New challenge.
Sydreh Back2Frontyard Ultra Entries OPEN!
You know the distance. You know the loops.
But when the trail is flipped, the mental game changes. Sydreh Back2Frontyard is a challenge for those who aren’t afraid to look at a familiar path through a different lens.
This is the ultimate test of your internal compass and your physical limit. Step up to the line, embrace the Perth May air, and find out exactly how far your "reverse" gear can take you before the bell rings.
VOLUNTEERS
Our Heart and Soul
These events just aren’t possible without the help of a plethora of volunteers.
So if running this time around is not for you, but you’d love to be involved, then please click below to register your details to help volunteer.
Oh, and you’ll earn 20% off your next Ultra Series event in the process (can be accrued). If you are not a runner but your mates have roped you in to help, you can even you’re your discount onto them!
"I'm in, but only if we actually have to run every yard backwards.”
WARREN | SYDREH BACK2FRONTYARD ULTRA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ENTRY FEES
FIRST RELEASE
$225
GET IN QUICK!
FIRST 100 ENTRIES
GET IN FIRST AND SAVE!
*PLUS BOOKING FEE & CREDIT CARD CHARGES
STANDARD RELEASE
FROM
$250
SECOND RELEASE
$250
FINAL RELEASE
$275
101-200 ENTRIES
201+ ENTRIES
*PLUS BOOKING FEE & CREDIT CARD CHARGES
KEY INFORMATION
NAME: Sydreh Back2Frontyard Ultra
DATE: Friday 22 May 2026
START TIME: 4:00pm
LOCATION: Herdsman Lake, Herdsman, Western Australia
MAY WEATHER AVERAGES:
PERTH
Average Minimum: 12ºC
Average Maximum: 22ºC
Rainfall: 100mm Days: 9
ENTRY PROCESS
ENTRIES OPEN
Wednesday 17 December, 2025 at 4:00pm (AWST)
ENTRIES CLOSE
Wednesday 20 May, 2026 at 23:59 (11:59PM)
Unless sold out prior
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Refunds are no longer available for Ultra Series Backyard and Frontyard events. Transfers are permitted but are subject to terms set out in the Race Manual.
We will have a dedicated Herdy's/Sydreh Frontyard Ultra Buy/Swap/Sell Page on Facebook. Inevitably, some entrants will not be able to participate, for a variety of reasons, and the opportunity to buy/swap/sell entries will be made live for runners to arrange between themselves on our registration platform.
QUALIFICATION
Sydreh Back2Frontyard doesn’t have any qualification requirements, however please do not take the fatigue and conditions for granted. It is expected that you will train appropriately for the event you are entered into.
AID STATIONS
There will be a full service, manned aid station at the transition area, near the start line for every lap up to 24 hours.
Please BYO Cup or Hydration Vessel if you wish to utilise drinks from the aid station.
Runners are also able to set-up their own table with their own supplies in the designated areas.
The aid station will provide the following:
WATER
BIX HYDRATION
COKE
CRISPS
LOLLIES
FOOD: An assortment of sweet & savoury slices, and hot soup throughout the first night and into the cool morning.
MANDATORY GEAR
Just a few items for you to bring to embrace this format.
ROLL OF LOO PAPER: It’s not only lap records we make at Sydreh! Please hand in at bib pick up/check in.
HEADLAMP: For those night time hours. The lake is not lit around the paths so you’ll definitely need one!
SOUP BOWL/CONTAINER: For the late night hot supplies from the aid station.
KEEP CUP/FLASK: For accessing the aid station for your liquids
TUTU: Strange request, but a new tradition that has grown to become an iconic event, is for all runners to wear a tutu on lap 22. So if this is where you think you’ll be, please bring a tutu to embrace the tradition (crews too!).
