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The inaugural M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra will take up refuge at Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing on the Kapiti Coast over Wellington Anniversary weekend. Encampment will materialise in the paddock next to the Ramaroa Centre, an easy 35 min drive / 45 km north of Wellington City. Deriving its name from the 1970’s TV series M*A*S*H (a war comedy centred around a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital), the M*A*S*H Backyard Ultra aka Mobile Athlete’s Seaside Haven pays homage to the young U.S. marines that encamped at QEP to defend Aotearoa between 1942 and 1944. M*A*S*H has partnered with the local, not-for-profit Kāpiti U.S. Marines Trust, to help keep this significant WWII story alive. Funds raised through the event will aid the restoration of on-site exhibits.
If you’re new to Backyard Ultra - the format is simple. Complete a Yard (a 6.71km course), within the hour, every hour, otherwise you’re out. The winner is the ‘soldier’ who completes one more Yard than everyone else. Whether you’re an experienced ultra-runner or just looking to complete a few Yards, all targets are welcome!
Enlisted 'soldiers' will commence battle (lapping hourly) at 9 AM on Saturday 18 January 2025.
The M*A*S*H course flows around wetlands, through dunes, amongst kahikatea forest remnants, across paddocks, beside the coast, past historical landmarks and has approx. 60m of elevation.
ATTENTION! 'Soldiers' must be self-sufficient i.e. bring your own shelter, food, hydration and any other gear you need to keep lapping.
Spots are limited, so enlist quickly!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing, Kāpiti Coast, Greater Wellington, Queen Elizabeth Park, Whareroa Rd, Paekakariki 5034, New Zealand,Raumati South, New Zealand, Paekakariki
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