Fat Dog Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
Fat Dog Backyard Ultra takes place in Abbotsford, BC on March 14, 2026. The race follows the certified Backyard Ultra format: runners complete repeated laps of 6.7056 km (4.167 miles) and must finish each lap within the set time limit to continue. The event continues round by round until only one competitor completes the required lap; that competitor is declared the winner and all others are recorded as DNF. The format lets each participant choose their lap pace and rest strategy between laps. As a Backyard Ultra Bronze Ticket event, participants can earn qualification opportunities for BC Silver Ticket events or a place on the "At Large List" for consideration for Team Canada at the National Satellite Championships in 2026.
Course, registration and prizes
The course starts from the parking area at Abbotsford Exhibition Park and links to the Discovery Trail and trails around Clearbrook Park. Surfaces include paved, hard-packed gravel and dirt; there is no running on roads. The course will be open to the public on race day. Registration is $175 CAD plus GST and event fees, capped at 150 participants, with a minimum age of 18 on race day. Registrations include a piece of racer swag. The event policy states no refunds, transfers, deferrals, or waitlists. Prize structure: if the race ends at 39 laps or fewer, cash is $800 winner / $500 assist; for 40 or more laps, cash is $1000 winner / $700 assist. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
