CVRR Backyard Ultra 2026
Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is a fun event for everyone!
BYU UPDATE! Race entries are SOLD OUT. See Registration and Transfers below for more information.
2026 CVRR BYU Important Message to Participants
Greetings to all of the runners participating in the 2026 CVRR BYU. July 25 is not very far away and the race committee is putting the final touches on the preparations to make this another great year. There are a few details which we want you to be aware of.
VOLUNTEERS: This year we are trying to be proactive with organizing volunteers so that we are not relying on just a few people to carry the load. It is our hope that some participants post race and supporters and will be able to assist.VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/QCQZ2xY9BmmLPrj18
TRANSFERS: As you know, the race sold out very quickly and a number of people who wanted to participate were not able to get an entry. If you are not able to attend you can transfer your entry for minimal cost to someone else. It will be preferred to make the transfer soon so the new entrant can properly prepare for the event. Do this via Raceroster by clicking on the Registration/Transfer button on the CVRR BYU webpage. I do have a list of some people wishing to enter and might be able to connect you if you don’t have someone in mind.
AWARDS: Teams of up to five people can enter the team competition for total yards. You can still make changes and additions to your team by contacting me. Don’t forget to start planning for the the Costume Competition!
CAMPING: There are still a few spots left for camping on Saturday and Sunday nights. Register on the BYU Raceroster page.
PETS: The race venue will be quite busy and not an appropriate place for pets. If you must bring a pet, in respect to other participants, they should be under control and on leash at all times.
MESSAGE UPDATES: Messages sent via Raceroster often get blocked, so we cannot rely on them. Check your spam folder. Please monitor the BYU Website for regular updates.
EMAIL: cvrrbyu@gmail.com for any questions
2026 CVRR BYU General Information
WHAT IS IT?: So what’s all the excitement about? Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, participants run a 6.706 km route through the forests, fields, and river trails surrounding the CV Exhibition Grounds. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? You might ask, “Why this strange distance?” Well, the distance of 6.706 km is called a “yard,” and 24 yards of this distance equal exactly 100 miles over 24 hours. But whether you run one lap or 30, it’s all about having fun, challenging yourself, and doing something together as a running community.
START: 08:00, Saturday, July 25, 2026
FINISH: When only one runner is left! Maximum of 30 yards. If more than one runner remains, there will be a “mystery contest” to decide the winner.
REGISTRATION: Race entries are SOLD OUT. Although there is not a formal waitlist, we do allow transfers. These would need to be done privately. There will be a small processing fee from Raceroster in addition to the cost of the entry. There are a limited number of camping sites remaining. Click the Registration link to access transfers and camping
Camping July 25, 26: $35/night
TEAMS: Form your team of up to five people. You all start at the same time and count the number of yards that you do individually. Team members don’t all have to do the same number of yards. Encourage each other to see how many total yards you can do as a team. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team. Gather your friends, and register now as a solo runner or as a team, and join in the fun!
VENUE: This year, we will have the pleasure of competing live at one venue, with all of our running friends. The event venue will be the lower field of the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. You can set up your own personal support station in the shady area on the grass at the far side of the field. Water, electricity, and washrooms are available.Camping Friday and Saturday nights are an option, for a small fee.
COURSE: The race route will be on a combination of the soft surfaces of the Horse Track and the River Trails at the Comox Valley Exhibition grounds with very limited running on pavement. It will be well marked, and the first few loops will be marshalled to make sure everyone is familiar with the route. The following video (best played at half speed) will give you an idea of the course:
RULES: Begin the first and each subsequent lap at exactly the top of the hour (not before, not after), until you are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern. When you have completed your last “yard,” you can relax and enjoy the entertainment of watching others continuing to click off their yards.
You must complete the yard within exactly one hour or less for it to count.
The event continues until only one runner is willing to go on. When the winner completes one more yard than any other runner, the race is over. If no runner completes one more yard than another, there is no winner. The maximum number of yards is 30. If more than one runner completes 30 yards, there will be a mystery challenge to decide the winner.
Running with your buddies is okay, but pacing is not permitted
TIMING: There will be an official timing clock at the start line. All runners must be on the line and ready to start exactly on the hour. Each yard must be recorded on the results board as it is completed.
AWARDS: This is strictly a fun event. There is only one award for the overall winner. (Everybody else is a DNF!?) This will be a specially designed wooden medal as well as a plaque on a perennial trophy.
PRIZES: Set your own goals and see how you make out. There will be a number of special prizes throughout the day, including Team, Hummingbird (male and female), and Best Costume.
RECOVERY BREAKS: If you finish before the top of the next hour, take the available time to refuel, have some pizza, take a bathroom break, charge your watch, change your gear, cheer on other competitors, upload your completed laps, nap, or whatever you want, as long as you start the next lap exactly on the hour.
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION: There will be drinking water available at the venue and some surprise snacks will be available for participants and volunteers intermittently during the event. However, each entrant should ensure that they bring adequate nutrition for their own needs.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Well, that depends on how long you will be running. Examples are: a chair, sleeping bag (?), sunscreen, extra clothes and shoes, swim suit and towel, lots of lube, Band-Aids, cell phone and charger, warmer gear for night time runners, head lamp…
TRANSFER: We understand that things change. If you are unable to race, although there are no deferrals or refunds, we will allow you to transfer your registration to another competitor before the cutoff of July 15, 12:00 PM. There will be a small fee payable to Race Roster. Racers must complete this transaction themselves. Simply go to the transfer link on your Race Roster dashboard to complete the process.
BE SAFE: If you are feeling unwell, do not attempt or continue to compete in this event. The event will follow all Provincial Health Orders in place at the time of the event.
CONTACT US: cvrrbyu@gmail.com
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