The Region’s Original Backyard Ultra — Brutal Loop, Bigger Possibility
At The Ark, just 40 minutes north of Ottawa, this backyard ultra is run on true singletrack through deep forest on a loop known for breaking runners down fast. That’s why we also offer the shorter Kristi Loop version — not to make it easy, but to help runners last longer and go farther. We also host the world’s only 2-person team Backyard Ultra, adding a unique strategic twist to an already brutal format. Every hour ends back at the corral, where runners reset, refuel, and decide if they’ve got one more lap in them. It’s raw, honest, and where ultrarunning gets real.
Last Person Standing Format
Run loops hourly until you're the final survivor standing.
Off-Grid Trail Experience
Race through forest trails at The Ark, 40 minutes north of Ottawa.
World's Only Team BYU
Unique 2-person team format with flexible pacing strategies and shared elimination.
Winter Snowshoe Edition
Same relentless format with snow, frost, and shorter loops for winter warriors.
Legendary Post-Race Buffet
Famous Mad Trapper feast with chili, brownies, and beer after the race.
Campfire Hangout
Free Beer
Hot Beverages
Meal
Nutrition
Exclusive Swag Item
Finisher Medal
Awards Ceremony
Live Entertainment
Change Room
Closed Course
Hydration Stations
Sat, 08:00
CA$128.20 Price includes taxes and fees
Two-person relay format on the Kristi Loop of approximately 5 km, with runners alternating laps every hour on the hour. Teams compete in Friends or Couples categories with a 16-hour cut-off.
Sat, 08:00
CA$107.00 Price includes taxes and fees
Shorter loop format of approximately 5 km, completed every hour on the hour in last person standing style, designed for accessibility to ultrarunners of all abilities.
Sat, 08:00
CA$175.90 Price includes taxes and fees
Last person standing format on the full loop of approximately 6 km, completed every hour on the hour until only one runner remains.
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