Jack Hanley to compete in Backyard Ultra in Wollongong

Australian endurance runner Jack Hanley, known as ‘the crazy running man’, is set to compete in the Backyard Ultra in Wollongong. The event is a unique form of ultramarathon where participants must run 6.706 kilometres, or a ‘yard’, every hour on the hour.

The race continues until only one runner remains, with competitors dropping out if they fail to complete the distance within the hour. Hanley aims to surpass his previous record of 74 hours, which he achieved during a competition in Sydney.

To manage the extreme physical and mental demands, such as sleep deprivation and fatigue, Hanley typically completes each loop in approximately 45 to 46 minutes, allowing him time to rest and refuel before the next hour begins.