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Fat Dog Backyard Ultra

Draft Listing
  1. 2026 Edition

Last-person-standing in Abbotsford with national team qualification on the line

Directions
This event took place on March 14, 2026

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March 14, 2026
Saturday 9:00am PDT start
Keremeos, BC
Canada
6.7056 km
Loop Course
60 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2010
Established

What Makes It Great

The Fat Dog Backyard Ultra follows the classic last-person-standing format: runners complete a 6.7056 km loop every hour at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, linking the Discovery Trail and Clearbrook Park on a mix of paved, hard-packed gravel, and dirt surfaces. The event is registered with Backyard Ultra, allowing participants to earn ranking on the At Large List for the Canadian National Backyard Ultra team or advance toward the World Backyard Ultra Championship. Finishers gain a Bronze Ticket to the BC Silver Ticket Championship event.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Fat Dog Backyard Ultra

Keremeos, BC, CanadaMarch 14, 2026

March 14, 2026
Course map for Fat Dog Backyard Ultra
DistDistance6.7056 km
GainElevation Gain60 m

Entry Timeline

Race DayMarch 14, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
6.7 km
Distance
Loop
Route
60 m
Average Elevation
60 m
Total Ascent
58 m
Total Descent
67 m
High Point
54 m
Low Point
Course map
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Dogs Allowed

Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome in the crew area between laps. No pets on course. Racers and crew are responsible for cleanup.

On-Site Camping Available

Camping available in Manning Provincial Park campgrounds and along Ashnola River Road near the 120M start. No overnight vehicle parking at aid stations or along roadways. Trail work days include first-come, first-served camping at Manning Park or along Ashnola River Road.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No crew rules specified

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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