The Oldman Backyard Ultra
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Oldman Backyard Ultra
The Oldman Backyard Ultra is organized by Youth One - Youth and Family Centre and takes place on Blackfoot Territory beside the Oldman River among rolling coulees. The event date listed is May 1, 2027.
The event uses the backyard ultra format on a 6.71 km (4.167 miles) out and back course. Participants run the loop repeatedly; each loop must be finished within the permitted turnaround and runners must be prepared to start the next loop. The event rules meet backyard ultra standards.
The organisers present the race as a beginning of season event and as a primer for other races. It is a community fundraising event operated as a non-profit. All proceeds and donations are directed to Youth One to support after school programs, meals and support services for teens aged 11 to 18. The information provided states that every $1,500 raised covers one youth's costs for a full year and that 430 individual sponsorships are required each year.
Registration is scheduled to open on October 1, 2026 with an early bird period and a price increase after January 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
