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CVRR Backyard Ultra

2023 LIVE edition

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The 4th annual ‘CVRR Backyard Ultra’ will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Once again, our event is LIVE and in-person!
Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is an event for everyone.

Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, run the marked 6,706 meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until you are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern. The event continues until only one runner is still willing to go on. When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.
*There is only one finisher for this event*

You might ask 'why this strange distance?' The distance of 6.706 km equals a 'yard' and 24 yards of this distance equals exactly 100 miles over 24 hours. *The BYU committee has made efforts to be accurate with our route's distance but each yard may not be exactly 6.706 km. Roll with it.


TEAM CATEGORY: Although this is essentially a solo event, you can register as part of a Team. Form your team of 3-5 people and see how many combined laps you can run. You will all start together at the race start and individually run as many laps as you can. At the end, we will tally up the teams' total laps to see which team ran the most yards. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team, the best costumes and special team draw prizes. Team members don't have to run the same number of yards. Gather your friends and register now as a solo runner or as a team. It's better to suffer together!

BE SAFE: This event will follow all Provincial Health Orders in place at the time of the event. If you are feeling unwell, do not attempt to compete in this event.

VENUE

Map Venue (1).pdf

Registration fees

Saturday Camping Closed

You may pitch a tent or park a camper on-site to watch the excitement on Saturday night. Water and electricity are included in the camping fee. (Camping fee is not required for your personal support station for participating in event)

  1. CA$25.00

    overnight camping fee for the night of July 23

    Nov 18 - Jul 21

Friday Camping Closed

  1. CA$25.00

    6 pm Friday

    Nov 18 - Jul 21

CVRR Backyard Ultra Closed

Online registration closed

  • Every hour, on the hour, follow the marked 6.706 km loop through the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Entrants may run as many laps as they want. The winner is determined as the last one running, completing at least one more lap than any other competitor.

    1. CA$30.00

      Early Bird

      Nov 18 – Mar 31
    2. CA$40.00

      Regular

      Apr 1 – Jun 30
    3. CA$40.00

      Extended regular pricing

      Jul 1 – Jul 7
    4. CA$50.00

      Late

      Jul 7 – Jul 21

Contact information

Event contact
Wayne Crowe
Email
cvrrbyu@gmail.com
Website
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