BC Backyard Ultra

BC Backyard Ultra

BC Backyard Ultra is held at Sicamous Public Beach Park in Sicamous, British Columbia, and is hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events. The event supports the Canadian Championship Series and Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship and is an approved SILVER TICKET event.

The Backyard format requires runners to repeat a single loop every hour until one runner remains. Each hour runners must complete 6706 meters (4.167 miles / 6.7056 km). Three whistles sound three minutes before the top of the hour, two whistles two minutes before, and one whistle one minute before. When the bell rings at the start of the hour, runners must be ready in the starting chute. When one runner remains they complete a final victory loop. There is one winner; all other participants receive a DNF.

The course mixes non-technical trail and pavement with less than 20 m of elevation change. The route is within the Traditional Territory of the Southern Secwepemc First Nation. The event features a central staging area described as supportive and community-oriented.

The 2026 winner will receive a silver coin and an invitation to the 2026 Canadian Championship; the winner of that championship may have the opportunity to compete at the 2027 World Championship. Registration is CAD 175 plus taxes and fees. Participants must be at least 19 years old on race day. Registrations are non-refundable, there is no waitlist, and transfers are allowed until April 10, 2026 for a CAD 20 administration fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.