Persistence Backyard Ultra

About the race

The Persistence Backyard Ultra is an affiliated backyard-ultra event held at Eco Park, 15889 Medway Road, Arva, Ontario, Canada. The race is limited to 68 participants; online registration sold out quickly and the organizer does not maintain a waitlist. A portion of each registration is donated to the Children's Health Foundation; the event lists CA$523.78 raised toward a CA$2,000.00 goal.

The course is a private facility circuit of approximately 3.36 kilometres, which participants complete twice consecutively to make the required 6.7056 kilometre loop each hour. The surface is described as crushed stone trail, some grass, and a dirt road. The course will not be available for pre-race access and may see slight variations from published maps.

Runners must provide their own food and drinks; there is no potable water on site though some hydration options will be provided. Limited access to electricity and a BBQ are available. Alcohol is not permitted. Each runner may set up one 10 x 10 canopy; shelters and a covered pavilion are available with spots allocated on a first-come basis.

Race rules follow affiliated backyard-ultra standards. Crew is initially limited to two persons per runner; spectators are not allowed. Bibs must be worn visibly on the front while on course. Headlamps or equivalents are required after dark and reflective gear is encouraged. Medical staff are on site and may withdraw runners for safety reasons. There is no official race timing; completion is determined by returning to race HQ before the hour expires.

The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. Each participant receives a commemorative hoodie; the winner receives prize items including a jacket, a bronze coin, and a free entry to the following year. The organizer states a no refund policy with race credit options if withdrawal occurs by specified deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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