Tonight | Back Roads on ABC: Lisa Millar visits Wycheproof's mountain race – Back Roads heads to Wycheproof, where Lisa Millar explores a tiny mountain and a tough local footrace.
The location and race are the hook. The episode has the classic Back Roads ingredients: a distinctive town, a local tradition and a community story built around resilience.
The main draw is Lisa Millar visits Wycheproof's mountain race, giving Back Roads a specific reason to stand out in the ABC lineup.
Back Roads is built for factual viewers, with the episode using a specific place, figure or historical subject to give the hour a clear focus.
Season 12 Episode 14 gives returning viewers the next step in the run, while the episode details keep the focus on the story being told in this broadcast.
After the broadcast, Back Roads will be available on ABC iview for viewers catching up later.
What To Expect
Wycheproof is home to around 600 people and hosts what is described as the toughest footrace in Australia.
Competitors carry up to 60 kilograms of wheat for a one-kilometre sprint up the smallest mountain in Australia.
When To Watch
Back Roads airs Thursday 30 July 2026 at 8.00pm on ABC and ABC iview.
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