BC Backyard Ultra is hosted at the Sicamous Public Beach Park in Sicamous, British Columbia and supports the Canadian Championship Series & Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship.
The trails that make up the BC Backyard Ultra route are within the Traditional Territory of the Southern Secwepemc First Nation. It is a privilege to experience the preservation & beauty of these lands.
The BC Backyard Ultra is the annual kick off to the Canadian Series & is an approved SILVER TICKET event, in support of the Canadian Championship and Big’s Backyard Ultra World Championship.
2022: The winner of the BC Backyard Ultra will receive the silver coin & an invitation to participate in the 2022 Canadian Championship (the winner of the 2022 Canadian Championship will have opportunity to compete in the 2023 World Championship at Big Dog’s Backyard).
2023: The winner of the BC Backyard Ultra will receive cash prizing (35 laps or less [$700 winner/$300 assist], 35+ laps [$1000 winner/$500 assist]) and opportunity to compete in the 2023 World Championship, At-Large (an additional 25 runners will be selected off the ‘At-Large’ list to complete in the 2023 World Championship at Big Dog’s Backyard).
2024: The winner of the BC Backyard Ultra will receive the silver coin & an invitation to participate in the 2024 Canadian Championship (the winner of the 2024 Canadian Championship will have opportunity to compete in the 2025 World Championship at Big Dog’s Backyard).
2025: The winner of the BC Backyard Ultra will receive cash prizing (35 laps or less [$700 winner/$300 assist], 35+ laps [$1000 winner/$500 assist]) and opportunity to compete in the 2025 World Championship, At-Large (an additional 25 runners will be selected off the ‘At-Large’ list to complete in the 2025 World Championship at Big Dog’s Backyard).
BC Backyard Ultra gives back to charity of choice & other community/volunteer organizations and shareholders
The BC Backyard Ultra route is a mix of pavement, non technical trail and hosts an an exceptional staging area with cheer, community & all the high fives.
Registration opens Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30PM PST.
