"My name is David Coulombe and I’m a new constable with the Merritt RCMP. Merritt Backyard Ultra is my CAPRA Project, a community-driven initiative that each new RCMP member completes as part of their training process. As a seasoned long-distance runner, I chose this project because running has given me resilience, balance and so much more in my own life.
My hope is to share those positive benefits by bringing our community together for a meaningful challenge in support of an important cause."
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Categories: Individual or Team (2–4 participants)
Entry Fee: $100 per person
(All proceeds go directly to Cops for Kids. More info about the foundation: https://copsforkids.org/)
Individual Race:
The race begins at 7:00 AM for all participants. Each runner must complete the 6.7 km loop and return to the start/finish area before 7:59:59 to be eligible for the next loop, which starts exactly at the top of the next hour. This continues until only one runner remains.
The final remaining runner must complete one solo loop to be declared the winner. Finish early? Use the remaining time to rest, eat, and prepare for the next hour!
Team Race (2–4 members):
Only one team member runs each loop at a time. The runner must finish the loop within the hour for the team to continue. Teams may complete a maximum of 24 loops.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Solo Participant
Participating by yourself, not as part of a team.
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Register for Solo Participant$109.80
($100 + fees)
Jan 1 - May 22
Team Member - Join Your Team
Use this category if you are joining as a team member.
Team captains create and pay for the team, then team members join the team.
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Register for Team Member - Join Your TeamJoin your teamJan 1 - May 22
Team Captain - Team of 2
Create and pay for your team of 2 people.
Team captains create and pay for the team, then team members join the team.
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Register for Team Captain - Team of 2$217.50
($200 for the team + fees)
Jan 1 - May 22
Team Captain - Team of 3
Create and pay for your team of 3 people.
Team captains create and pay for the team, then team members join the team.
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Register for Team Captain - Team of 3$325.21
($300 for the team + fees)
Jan 1 - May 22
Team Captain - Team of 4
Create and pay for your team of 4 people.
Team captains create and pay for the team, then team members join the team.
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Register for Team Captain - Team of 4$432.92
($400 for the team + fees)
Jan 1 - May 22
Contact information
- Event contact
- David Coulombe
