Lakou Backyard Ultra

MAY
16
2026
Join the Lakou Backyard Ultra in Spruce Grove to support Olive Tree Projects in Haiti. Volunteer run and held in the race director's own backyard, runners tackle hourly repeating loops in a friendly community atmosphere.
Sat 16 May 2026
Backyard Ultra

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Event

The Lakou Backyard Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Spruce Grove, Alberta, at 26323 Township Road 511. It is part of the River’s Edge Running Series, which raises funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit in Haiti. The races are organized and run entirely by volunteers. The event is described as a backyard ultra held in the backyard of the race director's home. The listed fundraiser shows CA$27.60 raised toward a CA$5,000 goal.

Format and registration

The event uses a repeating loop format called the "Yard" Loop. Each loop is 6.7 km and each yard must start precisely on the hour and be completed within the hour. Registration is paid; the listed price for the 6.7 km "Yard" Loop is CA$173.83, inclusive of mandatory charges and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Backyard Ultra

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