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Backyard Ultra

Jun 26, 2027Saturday
Sheep River pathwayOkotoks AB, Canada

Beat 35 loops, pocket $750, earn the legend

Preston Schaffer ran 35 laps along the Sheep River in 2024 and walked away a legend. This year, the Last Person Standing takes home $500 plus a $250 bonus for breaking that record. One loop at a time. Every hour on the hour.


Highlights

  • Race in Okotoks, just 20 min from Calgary and Banff.

  • Fast, flat 6.71 km loop along Okotoks' scenic Sheep River.

  • Run until only one person remains — you or everyone else.

  • Last Person Standing takes home $500 cash prize.

  • Smash Preston Schaffer's 35-loop record, earn extra $250.


What's included in the entry


Races offered at this event

Backyard15

Sat, 7:00 AM

Backyard24

Sat, 7:00 AM

Last Runner Standing

Sat, 7:00 AM

Things to know


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