Australian Athlete Sets Unofficial Backyard Ultra Record — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: William Buck; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Australian endurance athlete Phil Gore completed 152 hours of running, narrowly missing his 168-hour goal. Gore ran 6.71km every hour, fueled by a diet of fast food and sugary snacks. His crew supported him throughout the event, which was live-streamed and raised $285,000 for charity.
The Backyard Ultra format requires participants to run one lap every hour, with elimination for missing the deadline. Gore, a world champion, aimed to push his limits and set a new benchmark. Despite his exhaustion, he remains determined to improve for future races. Read more gear coverage.
Gore's nutrition strategy included simple sugars and substantial meals like cheeseburgers, which he found effective. His achievement not only sets a new record but also highlights the physical and mental endurance required for such extreme events. Related: Näak Nutrition Fuels Long Runs in Chamonix.
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Phil Gore ran 6.71km every hour for 152 hours, breaking his own record. Australian endurance athlete Phil Gore completed 152 hours of running, narrowly missing his 168-hour goal. Gore ran 6.71km every hour, fueled by a diet of fast food and sugary snacks. His crew supported him throughout the event, which was live-streamed and raised $285,000 for charity.
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Runner World published this brief on September 1, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated September 1, 2026.
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