The Territory's first 24hr Backyard Ultra, held at the Yellowknife Ski Club.
The course is a 6.7km loop that begins at the start of every hour, needs to be completed in under an hour, and participants must be lined up to begin the next lap when the next hour begins. A horn/bell/cowbell/whistle will mark the start of a fresh hour and lap. All runners must be in the starting coral when the next lap begins. The race continues until there is only one person left, who has completed the last lap alone, or 24hr has expired.
For example: if at hour 20, 2 people complete the lap successfully, and at the start of hour 21, one participants drops out but the other begins the lap, that participant must complete the entirety of the lap, or they will also be considered a DNF. If that participant completes the lap in under an hour, they will be the last person standing.
The first lap will start at 8AM sharp on Sept 27th 2025.
Proposed Course:
Google Earth Link:
https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1fWL3Y4hh98a9q-bpDOqA0sTJrg0M_Nk6?usp=sharing
Registration Limits:
Registration will be capped at 100 participants.
Mandatory Equipment:
-Headlamps
-Adequate clothing
Rules:
-No outside assistance, except from any crew at the starting area, and only after you've completed your last loop and before the next loop.
-No spectators or other people on the course, except at starting area
-more to follow
What's Included:
Registration includes: onsite snacks, food and beverages, access to ski club facilities and chalet (luxury bathrooms! a place to set up a camping mat or lay out your race supplies), a DNF medal/token for everyone, and a race t-shirt (Will be ready for all participants for race day!)
Registration fees Spots remaining: 95
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Solo 24hr Backyard Ultra Limited spots available
Price changes in 7 days 9 hours-
Go Solo for your own adventure pleasure in this inaugural 24hr event (or as long as you can last)
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Register for Solo 24hr Backyard Ultra$79.43Now registering Aug 18 – Sept 14
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$101.53Sept 14 – Sept 22
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$123.63Sept 22 – Sept 24
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Team Relay Backyard Ultra ($/person) Limited spots available
Price changes in 7 days 9 hours-
Bring your team (Maximum 4 ppl per team) and combine efforts in this inaugural 24hr Backyard Ultra. Only one teammate can be on the course at a time.
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Register for Team Relay Backyard Ultra ($/person)$57.34Now registering Aug 18 – Sept 14
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$68.38Sept 14 – Sept 14
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$79.43Sept 15 – Sept 24
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Mike and Max
- Website
- Visit website
