Somba K'e Backyard Ultra
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Past event
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
CA$57.34–CA$123.63 · 4 races
Ultra
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 surroundings of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories! This exciting event marks the Territory's first-ever 24-hour Backyard Ultra, hosted at the Yellowknife Ski Club. Participants will tackle a thrilling 6.7km loop that starts every hour on the hour, with each runner aiming to complete the course in under 60 minutes. The race continues until only one competitor remains, making it a true test of endurance and strategy!
With a registration cap of 100 participants, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. The first lap kicks off at 8 AM sharp, so be ready to conquer the course! Runners will enjoy essential amenities, including delicious snacks, beverages, and access to the ski club's facilities. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt and a DNF medal/token, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake from this incredible day. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer seeking adventure, the Somba K'e Backyard Ultra is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the spirit of camaraderie in the great outdoors!
With a registration cap of 100 participants, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. The first lap kicks off at 8 AM sharp, so be ready to conquer the course! Runners will enjoy essential amenities, including delicious snacks, beverages, and access to the ski club's facilities. Each participant will receive a race t-shirt and a DNF medal/token, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake from this incredible day. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a newcomer seeking adventure, the Somba K'e Backyard Ultra is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the spirit of camaraderie in the great outdoors!
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Races
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Solo 24hr Backyard Ultra
Entries closedCA$123.63
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Team Relay Backyard Ultra ($/person)
Entries closedCA$79.43
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Youth (18yrs and under) Solo Backyard Ultra
Entries closedCA$68.38
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Youth (18yrs and under) TEAM Backyard Event
Entries closedCA$57.34
Organiser's description
The Territory's first 24hr Backyard Ultra, held at the Yellowknife Ski Club.**UPDATE** Thank you for everyone who has already signed up to volunteer. We are working to assign roles and volunteer stations based on our need. We currently have an excess of volunteers and will be contacting individuals based on a first come first served basis and have currently disabled any additional volunteer registrations at this time. Thank you for everyone's interest!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 t-shirt (Will be ready for all participants 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 t-shirt (Will be ready for all participants for race day!)
Location
Yellowknife Ski Club Chalet, Yellowknife Access Road, Yellowknife, NT, Canada
179 Yellowknife Access Rd, Yellowknife, NT, X1A1A6, CA
Somba K'e Backyard Ultra
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