The Territory's first Backyard Ultra, held at the Yellowknife Ski Club.
Registration opens Monday, May 25th, 2026
The course is a 6.7km loop that begins at the start of every hour. Runners must complete the entirety of the loop before the next hour begins. A cowbell 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, or 24hr has expired.
The first lap will start at 8AM sharp on Sept 19th 2026.
2025 Somba K'e Backyard Ultra Recap Video
Course:
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
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: 73
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Solo 24hr Backyard Ultra Spots remaining: 49
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
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 UltraCA$90.48Now registering May 25 – Sep 6
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CA$112.58Sep 6 – Sep 14
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CA$134.68Sep 14 – Sep 18
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Team Relay Backyard Ultra ($/person) Spots remaining: 24
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
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)CA$57.34Now registering May 25 – Sep 6
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CA$68.38Sep 6 – Sep 14
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CA$79.43Sep 14 – Sep 18
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Youth (18yrs and under) Solo Backyard Ultra Limited spots available
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
For youth 18yrs and under as of Sept 27th 2025
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Register for Youth (18yrs and under) Solo Backyard UltraCA$46.29
Early bird
Now registering May 25 – Sep 6 -
CA$57.34
Regular
Sep 6 – Sep 14 -
CA$68.38Sep 14 – Sep 18
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Youth (18yrs and under) TEAM Backyard Event Limited spots available
Price changes in 3 months 11 days-
For Youth teams (18yrs and under as of Sept 27th 2025)
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Register for Youth (18yrs and under) TEAM Backyard EventCA$35.24Now registering May 25 – Sep 6
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CA$46.29Sep 6 – Sep 14
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CA$57.34Sep 14 – Sep 18
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Mike Lee and Maxwell McEachern
- Website
- Visit website
