Lakou Backyard Ultra

MAY

16

2026

The Lakou Backyard Ultra is a "backyard ultra" race held in a private backyard in Alberta. The event supports a charitable cause and features a 6.7 km loop to be completed each hour. It is entirely volunteer run.

Sat 16 May 2026

Spruce Grove, Alberta

Website Registration

6.7km Yard Loop

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Lakou Backyard Ultra

The Lakou Backyard Ultra is part of the River’s Edge Running Series. It is a "backyard ultra" format event held in the backyard of the race director's home in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada.

The event is run entirely by volunteers and raises funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit organization operating in Haiti.

The race format involves a 6.7 km "Yard" loop. Each loop must start precisely on the hour and be completed within that hour. Participants register for a single fee for this distance. The last registration day is typically scheduled shortly before the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km

6.7km Yard Loop