📍 Trenton Park, Nova Scotia
📅 October 25, 2025 | 🕖 Start: 8:00 AM | ⏱ Ends: 9:00 PM
💀 What is this madness?
The Backyard Boogeyman is a Halloween-themed backyard ultra - a race format where runners complete a 4.5km (ish) loop AS MANY TIMES as possible for 13 hours - No mandatory start every hour, you can rest or work as long as you like. You just complete as many loops as possible in the allotted time.
🎃 Glow sticks, Creepy Trails Halloween vibes with a creepy Witching Hour
👻 Costumes optional - grit mandatory.
Registration
$60 per person
Cap: 75 runners
No early bird pricing. No race-day signups.
Registration closes: October 24, 2025 (or when full)
Participate as an individual or team ***
🏁 What You Get
13 hours of suffering fun
Fully marked trail loop at Trenton Park
Glow-themed & spooky ambiance
Access to aid station (basic fuel & hydration)
Community support, music, and one hell of a Halloween memory
🧟♀️ Aid & Safety
Minimal aid station: Water, electrolyte drink, basic snacks
Runners must bring their own primary nutrition & gear
Medical support provided by volunteer first responders
Toilets on site (generously donated)
No dogs allowed on course
📍 Location
Trenton Park
119 Park Road, Trenton, NS
💡 Lighting & Gear
If you last long enough, this will turn into a nighttime race - headlamps are required for this portion
Wear reflective or lit-up gear for safety
Participants are responsible for their own aid stations- small event tents are welcomed and encouraged for your comfort!
This is a cup free event!! Bring your own water bottle - filling stations available.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
13H Ultra-Marathon
Dare to go the distance in the 13-hour Back Yard Boogeyman Ultra — a spine-chilling endurance challenge where you vs. you is the only race that matters. Whether you run 1 lap or 100, this is a test of grit, spirit, and how far you're willing to push. Run solo. Rest when you need. Move how you want. This isn’t about placing — it’s about showing up and doing what you can with the time you have. Take on the night, the trail, and your inner Boogeyman.
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Register for 13H Ultra-Marathon$70.05Jul 24 - Oct 13
13H Ultra Team of 2
PCVGSAR Back Yard Boogeyman – Team/Partner Option Grab a partner or build your team and take on the 13-hour ultra together! Tag in, tag out — run when it’s your turn, rest when it’s not. Split the hours, share the miles, and face the Boogeyman as a crew. Costumes encouraged. Team spirit required! **Team Registration Instructions** Go to the registration page and select the Team option Choose either 2-person team or 3-person team Select the sub-event you want to participate in Enter your own information first Once complete, click "Add Another Registrant" Enter your teammate’s information If registering a 3-person team, repeat this step for the third member Important: You must re-select the sub-event each time you add a new team member Once all team members are entered, click "Checkout" and complete payment
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Register for 13H Ultra Team of 2$137.85Jul 24 - Oct 13
13H Ultra Team of 3
PCVGSAR Back Yard Boogeyman – Team/Partner Option Grab a partner or build your team and take on the 13-hour ultra together! Tag in, tag out — run when it’s your turn, rest when it’s not. Team Registration Instructions: Go to the registration page and select the Team option Choose either 2-person team or 3-person team Select the sub-event you want to participate in Enter your own information first Once complete, click "Add Another Registrant" Enter your teammate’s information If registering a 3-person team, repeat this step for the third member Important: You must re-select the sub-event each time you add a new team member Once all team members are entered, click "Checkout" and complete payment Split the hours, share the miles, and face the Boogeyman as a crew. Costumes encouraged. Team spirit required.
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Register for 13H Ultra Team of 3$205.64Jul 24 - Oct 13
Contact information
- Event contact
- Steve Moores
