Utopia Backyard Ultra

One lap, every hour on the hour, until there's only one finisher left. The fun starts Friday at 7pm, or take part in as-many-laps as you can 12hr & 6 hr options!

This event is recognized as a Canadian National Backyard qualifier and a Bronze Coin level race. Find more information about this race series here: https://backyardultra.com/

What is a Backyard Ultra?

The Rules

1) Course

  • Loop or out and back
  • Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length
  • Metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers

2) Starting Corral

  • Measured to fit entire starting field
  • Corral stays the same size thru out the event
  • Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell

3) Starts

  • Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
  • Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
  • All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)

4) Loops

  • Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
  • No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
  • No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
  • Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
  • No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
  • Slower runners must allow passes.

5) Timing

  • Timing of the loops is optional

6) Winner/Results

  • The winner is the last person to complete a loop
  • All others are technically DNF
  • Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
  • If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.

7) Cap

  • Race must be open ended.

Non-Backyard Options

If you’re not quite ready to dip a toe into the Backyard version of the event, we’re also holding 12hr & 6 hour sub-events on June 28th:

The 12 hour begins at 7am
The 6 hour begins at 10am

Complete as many laps as you can in the time allotted!

Race Location: 

The Tiffin Centre is a spectacular place for a walk on looped trails that meander through a mixture of wetlands, forests, open meadows and ancient lake beds. The course is going to be relatively flat with 1 tiny out and back section but otherwise a no-repeat loop.

Race Day: 
Friday, June 27, 2025
Series: 
6hours
12hours