CVRR Backyard Ultra
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 25, 2026 - Saturday
Ultra
Race Information
The annual ‘CVRR Backyard Ultra’ takes place at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is an event for everyone. Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, run the marked 6,706-meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners will begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until they are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern. The event continues until only one runner is willing to go on. When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1 - 100
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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