Lakou Backyard Ultra
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Lakou Backyard Ultra : Event overview
Lakou Backyard Ultra is part of the River's Edge Running Series and is scheduled for May 16, 2026. The event is held in a private yard in Spruce Grove, Alberta, at 26323 Township Road 511. The series raises funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit that operates in Haiti. The races are organized and run by volunteers.
Format, distance and registration
The event uses a backyard ultra format based on repeated laps of a single loop. The loop length is 6.7 km. Each loop must be completed within one hour. The event awards a single winner - the participant who runs the furthest distance. Registration is listed at CA$173.83, inclusive of mandatory charges, and the listed registration window runs from Sep 29 to May 13. The event page identifies Olive Tree Projects as the fundraising beneficiary for this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
