Lakou Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
The Lakou Backyard Ultra is part of the River’s Edge Running Series and is presented to raise funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit operating in Haiti. The event is held in a residential backyard near Spruce Grove, Alberta, at 26323 Township Road 511. The races are organized and staffed by volunteers.
Format, distances and entry
The event uses a backyard-ultra format based on a repeated loop. The standard loop is 6.7 km and each loop must start precisely on the hour and be completed within that same hour. The format produces a single overall winner: the participant who runs the furthest. Registration for the 6.7 km "Yard" Loop is listed at CA$173.83. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
