Only two of the original 15 Australian competitors are still participating in the challenging Backyard Ultra World Team Championships, currently being held at Kembla Grange. The race is known for its grueling format, requiring runners to complete a 4.167-kilometer loop every hour, with no predetermined finish line. Participants continue until only one runner remains. This year’s competition is taking place at Kembla Grange, and the remaining Australians are battling exhaustion in an attempt to outlast their international rivals. The event has been described as “crazy” due to its relentless nature and the immense physical and mental fortitude required. The Backyard Ultra tests the limits of human endurance, pushing runners to their absolute breaking points. Competitors are facing an open-ended challenge with no clear end in sight.