Arrowtown Backyard Ultra
A last-runner-standing race: entrants run a 6.71 km loop every hour until only one is left. It can run through the night and into Sunday.
- when
- Sat, 7 Nov to Sun, 8 Nov 2026
- where
- Arrowtown
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Run, ride, race
From Highland Events, Backyard Ultra, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Sat, 7 Nov to Sun, 8 Nov 2026, 9am |
| Where | Butler Green event village and the Arrow River Trail, Arrowtown |
| Cost | Entry $220 plus a 3% card fee (bank transfer available); free to watch |
| Good with kids | Yes |
| Can you take part | Yes, visitors can join in; see the organiser for entry and any limits |
| Organiser | Highland Events (opens in a new tab) |
Getting there
Arrowtown is 21 km from central Queenstown, about 25 min by car (SH6 to Lake Hayes, then Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road; or Malaghans Road). Without a car: Orbus Route 4 direct, or Route 1 then Route 2 via Frankton Hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Arrowtown by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
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- Esther Dexter: The Language of ColourThu, 22 Oct to Sun, 6 Dec 2026 · Lakes District Museum and Gallery, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
- Pan Pacific Challenge (international under-16 ice hockey)Fri, 30 Oct to Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · Queenstown Ice Arena
- Bayleys Brecon Street GruntSaturday, 31 October 2026 · Brecon Street stairs, between Man and Duke Streets
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Source: Highland Events, Backyard Ultra, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.