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BC Backyard Ultra

Salmon Arm, Canada • 24 Apr 2026

BC Backyard Ultra is held at Sicamous Public Beach Park in Sicamous, British Columbia, and serves as a Silver Ticket event supporting the Canadian Championship Series and Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship. The course combines non-technical trails and pavement with minimal elevation gain, set in the traditional territory of the Southern Secwepemc First Nation, celebrated for its community spirit. The format requires runners to complete a 6.706 km loop each hour until only one runner remains, with a strict hourly start ritual and a final victory loop. The event attracts about 125 racers and includes opportunities for Canadian Championship participation and World Championship invitation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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