Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Location Mabou, NS
- Price Free - $94.04
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the stunning landscape of Inverness, Nova Scotia! This unique event invites participants to tackle Canada's first "vertical" backyard ultra, where runners will ascend and descend a remarkable 370 meters every loop. Each loop covers approximately 4 kilometers, and competitors have one hour to complete it, following classic backyard ultra rules.
Set against the backdrop of Frankie's cherished family property, this event combines breathtaking scenery with a spirit of community, as $10 from every registration fee will be donated to the Mabou food bank. With free camping available for runners and their crews, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the camaraderie of fellow athletes. With exciting cash prizes of $750 for the winner and $250 for the assist, this event promises to be a thrilling experience for all involved. Join us for a day of adventure, competition, and giving back!
Set against the backdrop of Frankie's cherished family property, this event combines breathtaking scenery with a spirit of community, as $10 from every registration fee will be donated to the Mabou food bank. With free camping available for runners and their crews, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the camaraderie of fellow athletes. With exciting cash prizes of $750 for the winner and $250 for the assist, this event promises to be a thrilling experience for all involved. Join us for a day of adventure, competition, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
photo credit: Victor FaubertCanada's first "vertical" backyard ultra! An "Everest" every 24 hours in lovely Mabou, Nova Scotia!First...who is Frankie? Frankie lived on this property his whole life. So did his parents. So did his grandparents. So did his great grandparents. And so did his great, great grandparents. So yeah, you could say that this is literally "Frankie's backyard" :)This stunning setting is the perfect place to keep your spirits high as you ascend and descend 370m every loop.Everyone has 1 hour to complete the ~4km route and the standard 'backyard ultra' rules apply.Free camping at the start/finish is available for the runners/crew during the event.We'll provide water and Tailwind throughout the event.$10 from every registration fee will be donated to the Mabou food bank.$750 for the winner and $250 for the assist.Fun facts...1 loop gets you more vertical than the high point in PEI (142m)2 loops gets you more vertical then high points in NS & ON (693m)4 loops gets you more vertical than the high points in MB, NB, & SK (1392m)8 loops gets you more vertical than the high points in QC, NL, NU & NWT (2773m)11 loops gets you more vertical than the high point in AB (3747m)13 loops gets you more vertical than the high point in BC (4673m)17 loops gets you more vertical than the highest point in Canada, which is Mt. Logan in the Yukon (5956m)
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Location
220 Angus Archie Rd, Mabou, NS, Canada
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