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Welcome to the rescheduled 6th 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 (LOS), there’s opportunity for everyone to take in the stunning surrounds and be in the box seat to spectate the action as it unfolds.
The 5km loop will be used 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 LOS will start at 12pm Midday.
The 5km runners will do a hot lap of the LOS course.
START TIMES
Saturday Events 25th January 2025 will kick off at 7am with the 50km
7.00am - Tailwind 50km - 5 Laps
8.00am - Blue Mountains Running Company Marathon - 4 laps
10:30am - Birdwood Podiatry 5km Dash - ages 5+ welcome, all under 12's must run with an adult.
12:00pm - Last One Standing Endurance Run (LOS) - 1 x 5km lap on the hour, every hour - proudly sponsored by WolfPack Industries
2:15pm - Kids Race 1km
Sunday Events 26th January 2025
7.30am - T8 Run Gear 30km - 3 laps
8.30am - First Choice Physiotherapy Half Marathon - 2 laps - 14 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 May 23 — Jun 30 | STANDARD Jul 1 — Oct 31 | LATE ENTRY Nov 1 - Jan 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last One Standing Endurance Run | A$170.00 | A$175.00 | A$195.00 |
| Tailwind Nutrition 50km Ultra | A$165.00 | A$180.00 | A$195.00 |
| Blue Mts Running Co Marathon | A$150.00 | A$160.00 | A$180.00 |
| T8 Run Gear 30km | A$140.00 | A$150.00 | A$165.00 |
| First Choice Physiotherapy Half Marathon | A$130.00 | A$140.00 | A$155.00 |
| Papadinos Fun Run 10.5km | A$60.00 | A$65.00 | A$75.00 |
| Birdwood Podiatry 5km Dash | A$35.00 | A$45.00 | A$55.00 |
| 5km Dash 12 and Under | A$30,00 | A$40.00 | A$50.00 |
| 1km Kids Race | FREE | FREE | FREE |
LOS 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 LOS aid station spot.
The LOS course will be a 5km 150m +/- elevation lap.
SPONSORS
Tailwind Nutrition Australia, T8, First Choice Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy, Blue Mountains Running Company, Birdwood Podiatry and Papadinos Katoomba will be our sponsors this year.
BLUE MOUNTAINS ACCOMODATION
There are plenty of accommodation options in the local Blue Mountains area.
Check out - Visit Blue Mountains Link
CHECK IN AND LATE REGISTRATION
Check in, bib collection, transfer and late entries will be available Friday evening from 4pm 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 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.
MERCHANDISE
Merchandise will be available as an optional extra to your registration or purchase on the day at the Event Hub. We will have buffs, hoodies, performance run T shirts, singlets and caps. We'll also have the awesome T8 run gear, Tailwind and Gipron Poles for sale at the BMF shop.
MANDATORY GEAR
You will not be far away from help or shelter all along the course so we just ask you to carry a 500ml bottle or flask so you stay hydrated We also ask you to carry a snake bandage and your phone with the Race Directors number stored on it - 0402925608 in case you need help.
AID STATIONS
The event hub will be the main aid station. There will be water available on other parts of the course. Please fill your water at the aid station every lap for the 10.5km distance.
TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, EVENT DISTANCE CHANGES
Transfers, cancellations and event distance changes are covered in the waiver details. The transfer fee to another person is free and can be done on the day but preferably done in advance on Race Roster.
To change events, you can swap to an event of a lesser distance for a fee of $25 either payable in advance via Race Roster or an email/process. It can also be done on the day at check in with a paper form and payable on day. To transfer to a greater distance event the fee is the difference between the race fees.
If you want to transfer your entry to a greater distance race you will just pay the extra difference in prices.
Entries Post 1st December 2024 - Last date for cancellation refunds of 50% is 4 weeks out from the event, 28th December 2025
Entries pre 1st December 2024 (runners signed up to race the priginal Nov 30th/Dec 1st 2024 races - Your entry has been moved to the rescheduled date - no refunds.
Transfer link - https://raceroster.com/events/2025/90078/blue-goats-backyard-marathon-2025/new-transfer-request
FUNDRAISE FOR LIFELINE AUSTRALIA
Please consider donating to Lifeline Australia during your registration sign up or send this link to your friends to raise some funds for this important service to our community:
Lifeline Australia Fundraising Link
VOLUNTEERS
We need a few volunteers to help out with things like car parking, aid stations, on course marshalling over the weekend.
Check out where you can help here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/90078/blue-goats-backyard-marathon-2025/volunteer
If you have any problems with the registration process, please email info@bluemountainsfitness.com.au or call 0402 925 608 and we'll do our best to get you through it.
Event schedule
- Fri, November 29, 2024 4:00 pm - Check In Friday Afternoon 4-9pm
- Sat, November 30, 2024 6:00 am - Check in Time Opening Saturday 6am
- Sat, November 30, 2024 7:00 am - 50km Ultra Start Time - 5 laps
- Sat, November 30, 2024 8:00 am - Marathon Start Time - 4 Laps
- Sat, November 30, 2024 10:30 am - BMF Racing 5km Goat Dash
- Sat, November 30, 2024 12:00 pm - Last One Standing Endurance Run
- Sat, November 30, 2024 2:15 pm - Kids Race 1km
- Sat, November 30, 2024 2:30 pm - Saturday Presentations start
- Sun, December 1, 2024 6:30 am - Check in opening Sunday 6:30am
- Sun, December 1, 2024 7:30 am - 30km Start Time - 3 Laps
- Sun, December 1, 2024 8:30 am - Half Marathon Start Time - 2 Laps
- Sun, December 1, 2024 10:30 am - 10km Fun Run Start Time - 1 Lap
- Sun, December 1, 2024 1:30 pm - Presentations Start Sunday
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tony Williams
- Phone
- 0402925608
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Last One Standing Endurance Run
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
How long can you go?! Last One Standing Endurance Run laps are 5km of single track with 150m of elevation gain/loss per lap. The record is 26 laps.
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$165.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$180.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for Last One Standing Endurance Run$195.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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Tailwind Nutrition 50km Ultra
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
The 50km course is awesome! 5 laps of the single track 10.5km course.
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$165.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$180.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for Tailwind Nutrition 50km Ultra$195.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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Blue Mts Running Co Marathon
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
4 Laps of the 10.5km course.
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$150.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$160.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for Blue Mts Running Co Marathon$180.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
-
T8 Run Gear 30km
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
30km - 3 laps of the Blue Goat single track course
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$140.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$150.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for T8 Run Gear 30km$165.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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First Choice Physiotherapy Half Marathon
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
Two laps of the Blue Goat 10.5km course. Minimum age 14.
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$130.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$140.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for First Choice Physiotherapy Half Marathon$155.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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Papadinos Fun Run 10.5km
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
1 fast lap of the Blue Goat 10.5km Track. This course has everything - fast single track, some rocky sections, undulating terrain. All runnable. Under 12's must be accompanied by a runner over 16. Minimum age 10.
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$60.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$65.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for Papadinos Fun Run 10.5km$75.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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Birdwood Podiatry 5km Dash
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
A hot lap of the Last One Standing Course. 5.25km of awesome single track with 180m of elevation gain/loss. All under 12's must run with an adult.
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$35.00
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
$40.00
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for Birdwood Podiatry 5km Dash$45.00
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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1km Kids Race
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
Get the kids involved! 1km race around the Blue Goat Tracks for the under 12's. Parents and friends are welcome to run with the kids.
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Free
EARLY
May 24 – Jun 30 -
Free
Standard
Jul 1 – Oct 31 -
Register for 1km Kids RaceFree
LATE
Now registering Nov 1 – Jan 26
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