4K
Backyard Ultra
Time BasedSat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM
$94.04
4K
- Past race
- Trail
2026 Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra
- Frankie's Backyard, Mabou, NS
Hosted byNova Scotia Trail Running
About 2026 Frankie's Vertical Backyard Ultra
Frankie’s Vertical Backyard Ultra takes over Mabou, Nova Scotia on September 26, 2026, bringing a one-day vertical backyard challenge to a stunning Cape Breton setting. Runners tackle a ~4 km loop with 370 m of ascent and descent each lap, following backyard ultra rules with 1 hour to complete every circuit. Expect free camping at the start/finish, on-course water and Tailwind, and a race that gives back with a donation to the Mabou food bank from every registration.
Distances and events
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
~4 km loop with 370 m of climbing each lap
Backyard ultra format with 1 hour to complete each circuit
Trail race in Mabou, Nova Scotia
Free camping at the start/finish area
Water and Tailwind provided during the event
$10 from every registration supports the Mabou food bank
Volunteer option available
Course
- Surface
- Trail
- Venue
- Frankie's Backyard
- Address
- 220 Angus Archie Rd, Mabou, NS, Canada
- Location
- Mabou, NS
Course details
This course is built around repeated climbing and descending on the same ~4 km route, with 370 m of elevation gain and loss each loop. The start/finish area also offers free camping for runners and crew, adding to the all-day backyard ultra atmosphere.
Venue location
Frankie's Backyard · 220 Angus Archie Rd, Mabou, NS, Canada. This map shows the venue, not the course route.
About the organizer
Organizer
Nova Scotia Trail Running
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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