BC Backyard Ultra
Salmon Arm, Canada • 24 Apr 2026
Event overview
BC Backyard Ultra is scheduled for April 24, 2026 in Sicamous, British Columbia and is hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events. The event is part of the Canadian Championship Series and is connected to Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship. The route lies within the Traditional Territory of the Southern Secwepemc First Nation.
Format and course
The race uses the Backyard Ultra format: every hour runners must complete 6706 meters (4.167 miles / 6.7056 km) and return to the start to begin the next loop. Warning signals sound three, two, and one minute before the top of the hour. When one runner remains, they complete a final victory loop; only that runner is recorded as the winner and all other participants are marked DNF. The course at Sicamous Public Beach Park mixes non-technical trail and pavement and has less than 20 m elevation gain or loss per loop.
Entries, eligibility and prizes
The event will host 125 racers with no waitlist. Registration fee is listed as $175 CAD plus applicable fees and taxes. Participants must be 19 years of age or older on race day. Transfers are allowed for an administration fee until April 10, 2026; the organizer does not offer refunds. Prize and qualification arrangements vary by year; for 2026 the winner receives a silver coin and an invitation to the 2026 Canadian Championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.