9:00AM, SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026
$150 PER SOLDIER
Online Entries OPEN, 9:00AM 1 June 2025
M*A*S*H 2026 is a Silver Ticket event đ
The last person standing will secure a coveted spot on the NZ team for the World Team Championship in October 2026. Think youâve got what it takes?
Deriving its name from the 1970âs 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 Athleteâs 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 Kapiti 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 youâre new to Backyard Ultra - the format is simple. Complete a Yard (a 6.71km course), within the hour, every hour, otherwise youâre out. The winner is the âsoldierâ who completes one more Yard than everyone else. Whether youâre an experienced ultra-runner or just looking to complete a few Yards, all targets are welcome!
The M*A*S*H course flows across paddocks, beside the coast, along the historic Yankee Trail, down ex-farm tracks, around wetlands, amongst kahikatea forest remnants, past historical landmarks and has approx. 60m of elevation. You can find out more about Queen Elizabeth Park HERE.
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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