CVRR Backyard Ultra
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Location Courtenay, BC
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of endurance and community spirit at the 7th annual CVRR Backyard Ultra, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the beautiful Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in Courtenay. This unique event invites runners of all levels to tackle a marked 6,706-meter route through stunning forests and fields, with participants embarking on a new lap every hour on the hour.
Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a casual participant, this event is designed for everyone! The challenge continues until runners decide they're done, making it as much about mental fortitude as physical capability. With a maximum limit of 30 laps (30 hours), the competition adds a twist with a thrilling tie-breaking Mystery Challenge for those who finish simultaneously. Plus, gather your friends and consider registering as a team of 3-5 members, where you can collectively rack up laps and compete for fun awards, including best costumes! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, running, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the Comox Valley!
Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a casual participant, this event is designed for everyone! The challenge continues until runners decide they're done, making it as much about mental fortitude as physical capability. With a maximum limit of 30 laps (30 hours), the competition adds a twist with a thrilling tie-breaking Mystery Challenge for those who finish simultaneously. Plus, gather your friends and consider registering as a team of 3-5 members, where you can collectively rack up laps and compete for fun awards, including best costumes! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, running, and unforgettable memories in the heart of the Comox Valley!
Organiser's Description
The 7th annual 'CVRR Backyard Ultra' will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is an event for everyone.
Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, you will run the marked 6,706 meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until they are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern.
When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.
*In the spirit of keeping our Comox Valley Backyard Ultra a fun, community-centric event, this year we will impose a maximum of 30 yards/30 hours for all runners. If more than one runner crosses the line after completing 30 yards, at 15:00 on Sunday, July 26, the finisher will be determined by a tie-breaking Mystery Challenge at the Start-Finish area.
*There is only one finisher for this event*
You might ask 'why this strange distance?' The distance of 6.706 km equals a 'yard' and 24 yards of this distance equals exactly 100 miles over 24 hours.
*The BYU committee has made efforts to be accurate with our route's distance but each yard may not be exactly 6.706 km. Roll with it.
TEAM CATEGORY: Although this is a solo event, you can register as part of a 3-5 person team. All team members start together at the race start and individually run as many laps as each member can. At the end, we will tally up the teams' total laps to see which team ran the most yards. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team, the best costumes and special team draw prizes. Team members don't have to run the same number of yards. Gather your friends and register now as a solo runner or as a team. It's better to suffer together!VENUEMap Venue (1).pdf
Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, you will run the marked 6,706 meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until they are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern.
When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.
*In the spirit of keeping our Comox Valley Backyard Ultra a fun, community-centric event, this year we will impose a maximum of 30 yards/30 hours for all runners. If more than one runner crosses the line after completing 30 yards, at 15:00 on Sunday, July 26, the finisher will be determined by a tie-breaking Mystery Challenge at the Start-Finish area.
*There is only one finisher for this event*
You might ask 'why this strange distance?' The distance of 6.706 km equals a 'yard' and 24 yards of this distance equals exactly 100 miles over 24 hours.
*The BYU committee has made efforts to be accurate with our route's distance but each yard may not be exactly 6.706 km. Roll with it.
TEAM CATEGORY: Although this is a solo event, you can register as part of a 3-5 person team. All team members start together at the race start and individually run as many laps as each member can. At the end, we will tally up the teams' total laps to see which team ran the most yards. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team, the best costumes and special team draw prizes. Team members don't have to run the same number of yards. Gather your friends and register now as a solo runner or as a team. It's better to suffer together!VENUEMap Venue (1).pdf
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4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P2, Canada
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