Lakou Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
The Lakou Backyard Ultra is part of the River’s Edge Running Series and is scheduled for May 16, 2026. The event is hosted at 26323 Township Road 511, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada. It supports Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit organization that operates a maternity centre in Haiti; at the time of the listing CA$164.71 had been raised toward a CA$5,000 goal. The races in the series are organized and run by volunteers.
Format and logistics
The event uses a backyard ultra format with a single loop described as a 6.7 km "Yard" loop. Each loop must start precisely on the hour and be completed within that hour. There is one winner: the participant who runs the greatest distance. The Lakou race is held in the backyard of the race director’s home.
Registration and fees
Registration for the 6.7 km yard loop was listed with a fee of CA$173.83. The listed registration period for that price ran from Sep 29 to May 13. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
