The Red Centre Wringer is the ASRWC backyard Ultra event.
14/08/2026
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Starters : 61
Male : 32 (52%)
Female : 29 (48%)
First Timers : 38
Course PBs : 10
All Time PBs : 8
Total Yards : 503 WOW!!!
https://backyardultra.com.au/event/the-red-centre-wringer-backyard-ultra/2026-08-01
09/08/2026
Our Socials and photographer extraordinaire for the Wringer, has outdone himself; it's been a joy to scroll through these incredible photos and get taken back to last weekend.
https://asrwcphotos.smugmug.com/The-Red-Centre-Wringer/2026
05/08/2026
Simon (Runner 2️⃣ - 🥇)
How far did you go?
25 loops
Previous longest run?
1,200km Heysen Trail
(Previous best BYU format: 27 loops)
Why did you stop? N/A 🏆
Take away from the event?
-Alice Springs has an amazing running community.
- My daughter is really good at crewing (I already knew my wife Hehls is)
- A more intimate knowledge of that trail loop
- Porridge - winning
- Ski gloves - winning
- Sandbags - winning
- Control everything you can in advance to make it easier to manage the things you can’t control later on
05/08/2026
Todd (Runner 1️⃣8️⃣ - The Assist 🤝)
How far did you go?
24 loops
Previous longest run?
160km/100 miler
Why did you stop?
I was pushing through pain to reach my goal of 24 laps and when I got to it risking (further) injury didn’t seem worth it.
Turns out, running over 100kms in new shoes is not a great idea… and I’ve got the swollen foot to prove it. Here’s hoping I can get back to running in a few weeks.
Take aways from the event?
It was so good I’d like to try for 48 laps!
But I think having a crew would be a big help!
05/08/2026
Simone (Runner 1️⃣)
How far did you go?
16 loops.
(108.9km on my watch! Im including all walks to the toilets! Every step counts🙃)
Previous longest run?
15 loops (102km - also includes walks to the toilets!)
Why did you stop?
The last two laps really hurt! I decided I’d done enough running!
Take home from the event?
Every year is the same. Nothing beats the community we have here.
Always meet new legends at the BYU.
Running with people you dont usually on our beautiful trails.
05/08/2026
Lachie (Runner 1️⃣3️⃣)
How far did you go?
15 loops
Previous longest run? 231km West Macs Monster - this was my first BYU
Why did you stop?
The mind was great but the body wasn't moving quick enough to get around the course in the 60mins. I had checkpoints to gauge timing around the course, first gate by 10min, triple gate by 25min, cattle grid by 43min and that'd get me in by 50min, which was average 7:30min/km pace. The second last loop I was 5 mins slower. The last loop the legs could only move so fast, I hit the gate at 14min, triple gate by 34min, and the cattle grid on the 60min mark. I felt reminiscent of Kath and Kim speed walking, the arms were moving but the legs weren't. Super stoked to go 15 loops considering the body has been through (pardon the pun) the ringer the last 6 weeks with a lower leg stress fracture and shoulder injury from footy.
Take aways from the event?
Such a beautiful community event and a wonderful opportunity for people to tackle a new adventure and test themselves. Considering it is a relatively controlled environment and everything you need is at the start/finish line, being able to see the crowd and loved ones every hour, the aid station, ability to top up nutrition, change clothes if needed and have a yarn with everyone each hour is so different to a point to point endurance event, so it's a wonderful space for people to express their fitness and play around with nutrition and tactics. Even though there might be 60+ people on course, you can be as social or not as you like. You may run with people for parts of the loop, but often your pace or aim for the lap might be different and the field can spread out as the loops progress. Time off your feet in between loops is vital. Often you can spend 3-4mins filling up flasks, changing socks, applying sunscreen, prepping for a night loop and time goes quick.
05/08/2026
Katie (Runner 1️⃣7️⃣)
How far did you go?
11 loops
Previous longest run?
50km
Why did you stop?
Cut off caught me 🙂
Take aways from the event?
Keep chasing cut-offs 🙂
05/08/2026
Carlo (Runner 2️⃣6️⃣)
How far did you go?
11 loops
Previous longest run?
231km WMM
Why did you stop?
Muscle fatigue - suspect sore quads from lack of training in weeks prior.
Take away from the event?
Eat more real food during the event.
Speed and hill sessions in training.
And run at least 6.7km everyday for two months before the BYU.
Thanks to all event organisers and volunteers 👏🏼
05/08/2026
Alani (Runner 4️⃣6️⃣)
How far did you go?
9 loops
Previous longest run?
50km
Why did you stop?
Sydney Marathon coming up at the end of August
Take away from the event?
Will do it again and give it a full send!
Ran on the great vibes 😎
05/08/2026
Liz (Runner 2️⃣2️⃣)
How far did you go?
9 loops
Previous longest run?
460km (Larapinta Trail out and back!)
Why did you stop? Too old, too slow!
Take aways from the event?
One and done. Very well run event!