The Oldman Backyard Ultra
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Event
The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event in Lethbridge, Alberta, held beside the Oldman River among rolling coulees on May 2, 2026. It is a non-profit event that directs proceeds and donations to Youth One, a youth and family centre in Lethbridge. For every $1,500 raised through the event, one individual youth sponsorship is covered for a year; the event notes a target of 460 such sponsorships. The event is listed as one of six Canadian silver ticket events for 2026; the last person standing receives automatic placement on Team Canada for the Canadian nationals.
Format and registration
The race uses a 6.7 km loop and follows backyard ultra rules. Runners start each loop on the hour, complete the 6.7 km loop before the one-hour cutoff, and must be back at the start ready for the next loop until only one runner remains.
Distances offered:
- 1 lap (6.7 km)
- 5 laps (6.7 km per lap)
- 10 laps (6.7 km per lap)
- 50 laps (6.7 km per lap)
Registration opens on Mon. Oct 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT. Registration fees include multiple race day entry, a premium racer garment from Rabbit, and a catered dinner on May 1 at Pavan. A drop-out deadline of April 18 provides a 50% roll over credit to next year if met. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.