2026 Merritt Backyard Ultra

The 2026 Merritt Backyard Ultra takes over Merritt, BC on May 23, 2026, bringing runners together at 2999 Voght St for an early-start challenge. This community-driven event features individual or 2–4 person team entries on a 6.7 km loop, with each hour bringing another chance to keep going. Proceeds support Cops for Kids, adding a meaningful cause to a true endurance test.

Runners tackle a 6.7 km loop that restarts on the hour, creating a simple but demanding backyard ultra format with plenty of rhythm, strategy, and recovery time between laps.

• May 23, 2026 in Merritt, BC
• Start/finish at 2999 Voght St
• 6.7 km loop format
• Individual or team entries
• Teams of 2–4 runners
• Funds support Cops for Kids
• Hourly start makes for a unique endurance challenge