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Until only you remain.","Ontario's original affiliated backyard ultra hands the winner a Silver Ticket to the World Team Championship. Run 6.7 km loops on a crushed-stone circuit outside London until everyone else stops. A two-time winner once said a national record could be set on this course.","America\u002FToronto","external","https:\u002F\u002Fraceroster.com\u002Fevents\u002F2026\u002F109693\u002Fpersistence-backyard-ultra","#ea3c33",null,"2026-08-01","07:00",false,"Eco Park","15889 Medway Road","Arva","ON","N0M 1C0","Canada",[],"\u003Ch3>Friday, July 31, 2026 (Pre-Race Setup)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Eco Park, 15889 Medway Road, Arva, ON, Canada\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Activity:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Runners and crew may set up canopies and other race items. Race kit pickup is also available during this window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Important:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Gates will not open until 5:00 PM. You must leave the park by 7:00 PM with no exceptions. There is no camping option the night prior to the race.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What to Bring:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Each runner is able to bring one 10 x 10 canopy. Please be mindful of fellow competitors and adhere to this size limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr>\u003Ch3>Saturday, August 1, 2026 (Race Day)\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Eco Park, 15889 Medway Road, Arva, ON, Canada\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>5:30 AM – 6:30 AM:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Race day kit pickup available.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>6:40 AM:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mandatory race meeting for all runners and crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>7:00 AM:\u003C\u002Fstrong> First loop begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Important:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Gates will not open until 5:30 AM. Please do not arrive early, as you will be blocking traffic on Medway Road.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr>\u003Ch3>Race Bib Requirements\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Your race bib must be worn on the \u003Cstrong>front of your body\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>remain visible at all times\u003C\u002Fstrong> while on the course.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr>\u003Ch3>Crew and Participant Limits\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Each runner is limited to \u003Cstrong>2 crew members to start the event\u003C\u002Fstrong>. As runners are eliminated, they and\u002For their crew members may assist other runners between loops. You may switch out crew members during daylight hours.\u003C\u002Fp>",true,"\u003Ch3>Venue Access & Directions\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Eco Park, 15889 Medway Road, Arva, ON, Canada\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>London is located approximately halfway between Detroit and Toronto (a two-hour drive from each), and a 2.5-hour drive from Buffalo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Gate Access Hours (Race Day):\u003C\u002Fstrong> Gates open at 5:30 a.m. on August 1st, 2026. 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If you finish within the hour, you advance to the next loop. The race continues until only one runner can complete one more loop than all others.",{"question":162,"answer":163,"position":46},"Can I walk the course?","Yes, this race is for all runners—those who might run 1 loop, those who might run 100, and all those in between. You simply need to complete the loop within the hour.",{"question":165,"answer":166,"position":57},"What is a Silver Ticket event?","A Silver Ticket event means the winner receives an automatic entry to compete in the World Team Championship, representing Canada.",{"question":168,"answer":169,"position":63},"How many crew members can I bring?","Each runner is limited to 2 crew members to start the event. As runners are eliminated, they and\u002For their crew members may assist other runners between loops. 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