Old Tom Backyard
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Old Tom Backyard
Old Tom Backyard is a Backyard Ultra held on private farmland in Manitoba and described as Manitoba's first and only Backyard Ultra. The race follows the Backyard Ultra format: runners must complete a yard of 4.167 miles (6.71 kms) in less than one hour, with a new yard beginning every hour until only one runner remains. The last runner standing is declared the winner; all other starters receive a DNF.
The event setup includes a temporary tent village for participants, package pickup and a limited-time merch store. The day course is run entirely on private land and the organiser runs preview group runs with permission from neighbouring landowners on a limited schedule. The course uses trails and at least one night road loop during later hours. Live results and a livestream of the start corral were provided during recent editions.
Recent editions featured multiple 100-mile attempts and a Silver Ticket edition. For the 2026 event organisers announced bonus prize money tied to breaking the Canadian home soil record of 68 yards, with amounts listed for Last Runner Standing, Assist and Course Record. The 2026 edition sold out and a waitlist was opened for additional entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
