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Durhams Backyard Trail Race & Ultra

Name: Durhams Backyard Trail Race & Ultra
Start: 2024-10-19
End: 2024-10-19
Location: Bowmanville

Bowmanville, Canada • 19 Oct 2024

The Durham's Backyard Trail Race & Ultra is a unique running event held at Long Sault Conservation Area in Bowmanville, Ontario. Participants can choose from various distances, including a scenic 2k, 7k, 14k, 21k, and a challenging 6-hour race where runners complete as many loops as possible within the time limit. The event promotes both running and walking, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each category, and early race kit pick-up is available. The event is sponsored by Running Room, enhancing the overall experience for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Bowmanville

Race information

Registration

6 hr

Deer 6 Hour Race

Half Marathon

Coyote 21k

14 km

Racoon 14k

7 km

Rabbit 7k Loop

Squirrel 2k Kids Event

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

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