The Oldman Backyard Ultra
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Event overview
The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a Backyard Ultra held beside the Oldman River in Lethbridge, Alberta on May 2, 2026. The event uses a looped course of 6.7 km. Participants may choose to complete a set number of laps or continue until only one runner remains.
Format, entries and benefits
The race follows standard backyard ultra rules: runners start each hour on the hour, must complete the 6.7 km loop within one hour, and continue starting successive loops until only one runner is left. Offered distance options include:
- 1 lap
- 5 laps
- 10 laps
- 50 laps
Registration covers multiple race day entry, a premium racer garment from Rabbit, a catered dinner (Pizza Party) on May 1 at Pavan, and access to on-course aid stations. Registration closes on April 13, 2026. A drop-out deadline of April 13 applies; entrants who withdraw before that date receive a 50% roll over credit toward next year’s event.
The event is non-profit and benefits Youth One, a youth and family centre serving teens aged 11–18. Proceeds and donations are directed to Youth One; every $1500 raised is intended to cover one youth’s costs for a year. The Oldman Backyard Ultra is listed as one of six silver ticket events in Canada for 2026; the last person standing on the event date receives automatic placement on Team Canada. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
