2026 Kahnawakes Backyard Ultra - The Meltdown

Kahnawake’s Backyard Ultra - The Meltdown takes place on July 18, 2026 in Kahnawake, QC, at Kahnawake Marina. This second annual backyard ultra brings runners into a 24-hour last-runner-standing challenge built around a 6.7km loop every hour on the hour. It’s a focused endurance event with a clear purpose: test your pacing, grit, and strategy while supporting the Tetewatatia’takéhnhahs/Purple Ribbon Walk and race organization fees. The walk option adds a community-friendly layer to a race day built for determination and resilience.

The course centers on a 6.7km loop starting and finishing at Kahnawake Marina, repeated every hour on the hour for the backyard ultra format. The setup keeps the race straightforward and demanding, with repeated laps shaping the day around pacing, consistency, and endurance.

• Kahnawake, QC race day at Kahnawake Marina
• Second annual backyard ultra format
• 6.7km loop every hour on the hour
• 24-hour last-runner-standing challenge
• Supports the Tetewatatia’takéhnhahs/Purple Ribbon Walk
• Walk option listed alongside the race
• Community-focused event with a strong endurance feel