Brokenagan Backyard Ultra
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About the race
Brokenagan Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Vernon, BC at Silver Star Provincial Park on July 24, 2027. The event includes an officially sanctioned Bronze Ticket Backyard Ultra held at roughly 5,500 feet elevation and a separate 24 hour solo endurance format.
The Backyard Ultra follows the international Backyard Ultra format: competitors run a loop every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. The course is a loop of 4 miles 880 feet (metric equivalent 6.706 km) using single and double track trails with a mix of hard pack and grassy surfaces. The loop passes through forest, open meadows with wildflowers, marshy lowlands, and alongside a mountain lake on the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club trails.
Race formats and distances:
- 6.706 km loop for the Backyard Ultra, run every hour
- 5 km loops for the 24 hour solo endurance run on a separate course
Entry details note an early registration fee of CA$100 until February 1, 2027, with optional extras for a T‑shirt and a meal. Participants must be 18 years or older on race day unless prior permission is granted. A manned aid station is provided each lap with water, Tailwind, energy gels, electrolytes, fruit, snacks, music, massage, and volunteer support. Participants receive a custom bib, swag bag, and finisher prize. Results from the Backyard Ultra are recognized within the international Backyard Ultra ranking system; Bronze Ticket status does not grant automatic World Championship qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
