Brokenagan Backyard Ultra
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About the race
The Brokenagan Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held at Silver Star Provincial Park on the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre trails. The weekend offers two formats: a Backyard Ultra and a separate 24 hour endurance run.
The Backyard Ultra follows the standard format of completing one 4.17 mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner completes a lap that no one else does. This format is solo only; no teams, pacing, or personal aid are permitted on the loop. The event is officially recognized as a Bronze Medal event for the Backyard Ultra World Championships, meaning the winner’s performance is entered on the Canadian national leaderboard and considered for Team Canada selection.
The 24 hour endurance run uses a separate loop and gives participants 24 hours to complete as many 4.17 mile loops as possible. The 24 hour format allows solo runners or teams (one runner on course at a time). Outside assistance is restricted to the staging area.
Course terrain uses cross country ski and singletrack trails that pass meadows, forest, marshland, and an alpine lake, with a mix of hard packed and softer grassy sections and gentle elevation changes. The staging area provides space for 10x10 aid tents. Mandatory and important race details include a headlamp for night running, a cupless policy so runners must bring their own cup, water and electrolytes provided, and food service available during daytime hours. Registration opens November 1 and early entry pricing applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
