Keji's Backyard Ultra
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Event
Keji's Backyard Ultra takes place on June 6, 2026, at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. The event is the fifth annual running of this backyard ultra format. Registration and race operations are based at the Jim Charles Point parking lot. The race is capped at 150 runners.
Format and course
The event uses a backyard ultra format. Each loop is an out-and-back of 6.67 km that must be completed within one hour. Runners who finish a loop before the hour may rest until the next loop begins. The sequence continues until only one runner completes a loop within the allowed time. The course surface is an easy gravel trail.
Registration, refunds and volunteers
A listed registration fee is CA$126.43 and the event listing notes it sold out. Refunds are available at 75% up to March 1, 2026, and 50% up to May 15, 2026. Transfers are not allowed. Deferrals are permitted for participants who volunteer for a six-hour shift. The organizers seek about 20 volunteers for event shifts; volunteer perks include event swag and a free entry into the following year.
Prizing and extras
Prizes listed include CA$5,000 for the winner, CA$1,000 for the assist, and CA$500 for the top female. Volunteers from the 2025 event, and the top female and male finishers, receive a free entry for the next year. Nearby amenities from the start/finish area include bathrooms and showers at about 12 metres and a lake beach at about 65 metres; the nearest gas station is about 54 km away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.