Somba K'e Backyard Ultra
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About the race
The Somba K'e Backyard Ultra is the Northwest Territories' first Backyard Ultra, held at the Yellowknife Ski Club Chalet on Yellowknife Access Road. The event uses a closed loop course of 6.7 km that begins on the hour each hour; a cowbell signals the start of each new lap and all runners must be in the starting corral when the next lap begins.
Runners must complete each lap before the next hour begins or they are recorded as a DNF and may not continue. The event proceeds hour by hour until only one runner remains who completes a final full lap within the hour, or until a 24 hour period has expired. If a solo runner begins a final lap but does not complete it within the hour, there is no finisher for that attempt. If more than one runner attempts the final scheduled lap, the first to cross the finish line on that lap is deemed the finisher and others are recorded as DNF.
Rules restrict support and on-course assistance: crew and pacers are allowed only at the start/finish area; non-registered people may not run on the course. Runners must stay on course, may not cut the route, and bibs are non-transferable. Poles are allowed but must be used considerately, dogs are not allowed on course, and headlamps are mandatory after 8:00 pm.
Registration tiers include Solo 24 hour entries, Team Relay entries (maximum four people per team with only one teammate on course at a time), Youth solo entries, and Youth team entries. Registration includes onsite snacks, food and beverages, access to ski club facilities and the chalet, and a DNF medal or token for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
