Backyard Ultra (Lite)
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Backyard Ultra (Lite)
This event is a Backyard Ultra Lite presented by Caledonia Nordic Race Teams at Otway (8141 Otway Rd). It is a fundraiser for the CNSC race teams.
There are two main classes. Recreation includes Solo entries for ages 14 and up, and relay teams of two with team members aged 12 and up; each relay runner completes four loops in any order. Almost an Ultra is open to ages 16 and up and continues after the Recreation classes conclude. Ages are determined as of December 31, 2026. Teams may be mixed by age and gender.
The format uses 3.35 km loops. For Recreation the required finish time for each loop decreases by one minute each lap, starting at 30 minutes and ending at 23 minutes. The Recreation class is capped at 8 loops, totaling 26.8 km. In Almost an Ultra the available time per lap continues to drop by one minute each lap until the event concludes. Winners in Recreation are the first male and female across the line and the first relay team; Almost an Ultra winners are the last male and female to complete a lap or the first across the line on the final lap all participants accept. Prize details will be announced. Draw prizes occur every 30 minutes.
The event offers finish-line snacks and drinks, music, food, and a chance to try biathlon with an eco focus. Early-bird registration on Zone4 is open until Sep 19 at 18:00 with fees of 30 USD for Rec solo, 50 USD for Rec team, and 50 USD for Almost an Ultra. On-site registration on Sep 20 between 8:00 and 8:30 has higher fees. A second relay team member must register separately for 3 USD and pay the Tier 3 license fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
