Backyard ultramarathons in Canada

Winding singletrack and grassy pasture loops by day, gravel road course at night on a historic Manitoba family farm

Recurring 6.706 km loop every hour on the hour, following Lazarus Lake’s backyard ultra format; no set finish line or distance

Scenic 4.17-mile trail loops on cross-country ski trails at 5,500 feet, through wildflowers, forests, marshlands, and past a mountain lake at Silver Star

Backyard loop format ultramarathon on a long weekend in Ontario, last-one-standing challenge for all experience levels

6.7 km trail loop through open prairies and shaded forests in Little Mountain Park, featuring roots, rocks, mild rolling terrain, and wide Manitoba skies

Winding routes through active bear dens, historic moonshine shacks, rusted relics, and natural wilds of Arnstein, with unpredictable weather conditions

Looped ultra course in Montreal’s Frederic Back Park with urban park scenery, community support, and amenities including food and on-site physiotherapy

Looped course covering paved, gravel, and dirt trails in Abbotsford, utilizing Discovery Trail and Clearbrook Park, with hourly starts and no road running

Trails from Sicamous Public Beach Park in the Southern Secwepemc First Nation, with a central-hub backyard ultra format and a supportive atmosphere

Classic backyard ultra format on repeated hourly loops beside the Oldman River, across exposed rolling coulees and open prairie terrain.

Looped 6,706-meter course in a backyard setting, hourly starts, last runner standing format, supporting Olive Tree Projects

Looped 6.71 km course through Paradise Park and around Octagon Pond, repeated hourly; elimination format with up to 24 hours or more on course

Single track forest loop overlooking the Takhini River, 100m elevation gain per 6.7 km, views of the Coast Mountains, long daylight hours in the Yukon

Backyard ultra in Kejimkujik National Park, with a tame loop along the Mersey River and a last-person-standing test of endurance

Hourly trail loop on varied single and double track with hills, rocks, and sand, continuing until one runner remains

Hourly 6.7km loop format with no set finish line, supportive atmosphere, close proximity to support crew and amenities

6.71km hourly trail loop on rugged terrain, backyard ultra style, with no set finish line and a communal base camp atmosphere

Looped course format with hourly starts, last runner standing, Canadian National Backyard qualifier, Bronze Coin level event