Utopia Backyard Ultra
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Utopia Backyard Ultra 2026
Utopia Backyard Ultra takes place June 27-28, 2026 at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia. The event follows the backyard ultra format: runners complete one lap each hour until only one finisher remains. New 100 mile solo and 100 mile relay options are offered for 2026. Start/finish line camping is available beginning Friday, June 26th. Aid station snacks, electrolytes, potable water and limited electricity are provided.
Course, entries and rules
- Backyard - $185 / $210
- 100 Mile Solo - $220 / $250
- 100 Mile Relay (teams up to 6) - $380 / $440
- 12 Hour - $120 / $140
- 6 Hour - $80 / $95
The required loop length is 4 miles 880 feet (metric 6.7056 km). The course uses mostly crushed gravel trails with about 2 km of sand/wooded trail in one section and rises no more than 45 m per loop. Organizers will mark the course with arrows, flags and reflective markers. Key rules: each loop must be completed within an hour to count; the winner is the last person to complete a loop; all other competitors are listed as DNF. Relay teams consist of 2-6 runners, each must complete at least one loop, only one team member may be on course at a time, and teams have 30 hours to complete the full 100 miles. Transfers to another racer are permitted up to the day before the event; deferrals and refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.