Somba K'e Backyard Ultra
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Location Yellowknife, NT
- Price $57.34 - $79.43
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Somba K'e Backyard Ultra, taking place on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in the stunning Yellowknife, Northwest Territories! This unique 24-hour endurance race is set to make history as the Territory's first Backyard Ultra, hosted at the picturesque Yellowknife Ski Club. Participants will tackle a 6.7 km loop starting at 8 AM sharp, with a new lap commencing every hour. Runners must complete each lap within the hour to continue the race, creating a thrilling atmosphere of competition and camaraderie.
With registration capped at just 100 participants, this event promises an intimate and supportive environment where runners can push their limits. Enjoy essential amenities including onsite snacks, food, beverages, and access to the ski club’s luxurious facilities. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-marathoner or a newcomer to endurance events, the Somba K'e Backyard Ultra offers a fantastic opportunity to test your strength and resilience in a breathtaking setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
With registration capped at just 100 participants, this event promises an intimate and supportive environment where runners can push their limits. Enjoy essential amenities including onsite snacks, food, beverages, and access to the ski club’s luxurious facilities. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-marathoner or a newcomer to endurance events, the Somba K'e Backyard Ultra offers a fantastic opportunity to test your strength and resilience in a breathtaking setting. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
The Territory's first 24hr Backyard Ultra, held at the Yellowknife Ski Club.The course is a 6.7km loop that begins at the start of every hour, needs to be completed in under an hour, and participants must be lined up to begin the next lap when the next hour begins. A horn/bell/cowbell/whistle 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 alone, or 24hr has expired.For example: if at hour 20, 2 people complete the lap successfully, and at the start of hour 21, one participants drops out but the other begins the lap, that participant must complete the entirety of the lap, or they will also be considered a DNF. If that participant completes the lap in under an hour, they will be the last person standing.The first lap will start at 8AM sharp on Sept 27th 2025.Proposed Course:Google Earth Link: https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1fWL3Y4hh98a9q-bpDOqA0sTJrg0M_Nk6?usp=sharing
Registration Limits:Registration will be capped at 100 participants.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
-more to follow
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 tshirt (pending design and printing. Unfortunately, these will not be ready for race day).
Registration Limits:Registration will be capped at 100 participants.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
-more to follow
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 tshirt (pending design and printing. Unfortunately, these will not be ready for race day).
Somba K'e Backyard Ultra