BC Backyard Ultra

BC Backyard Ultra

BC Backyard Ultra takes place at Sicamous Public Beach Park in Sicamous, British Columbia. The event is organized by Lewiston Ultra Events and is a SILVER TICKET race supporting the Canadian Championship Series and Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship. The route lies within the Traditional Territory of the Southern Secwepemc First Nation.

In the Backyard format, runners must complete a loop of 6706 meters (4.167 miles / 6.7056 kms) every hour on the hour. Three whistles sound three minutes before the hour, two whistles at two minutes, and one whistle at one minute. A bell signals the start at the top of the hour and runners must be ready in the starting chute. When one runner remains they complete one final victory loop. There is a single winner; all other participants are recorded as DNF.

The course mixes non technical trail and pavement with less than 20 m elevation gain or loss and includes a staging area for community support. The 2027 winner receives cash prizing (40 laps or less $700 winner / $300 assist, 41+ laps $1000 winner / $500 assist) and an opportunity to compete in the 2027 World Championship via the At Large list.

Entry fee is 185 CDN plus GST and UltraSignup fees. Participants must be 19 years or older on race day. American Express and Discovery cards are not accepted. There is no waitlist and no refunds. Registration is transferable until 8am on April 9, 2027 for a $20 administration fee; no transfers are allowed after that date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.