Name: CVRR Backyard Ultra
Start: 2024-07-27T08:00:00-07:00
Location: 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2, Canada

The 5th annual ‘CVRR Backyard Ultra’ will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. 
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 they 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

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)

CA$25.00

Camping fee for the night of Sat. July 27

Dec 17 - Jul 25

Register for Saturday Camping

Friday Camping

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

CA$25.00

Camping fee for the night of Fri. July 26 (open at 6:00 pm)

Dec 17 - Jul 25

Register for Friday Camping

CVRR Backyard Ultra

Price changes in 2 months 5 days

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$25.00
  
  Opening Day Discount
  
  Dec 17 – Dec 17
2. CA$30.00
  
  Early Bird
  
  Dec 18 – Apr 5
3. CA$40.00
  
  Regular
  
  Now registering Apr 6 – Jul 14
  
  Register for CVRR Backyard Ultra
4. CA$50.00
  
  Last Minute
  
  Jul 15 – Jul 25
5. Closed
  
  Jul 25 – Jul 25

Contact information

Event contact: Wayne Crowe
Email: cvrrbyu@gmail.com
Website: Visit website