Brokenagan Backyard Ultra & 24-Hour Endurance Run 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 26, 2025 edition in Vernon, British Columbia. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Brokenagan Backyard Ultra takes place at Silver Star Provincial Park in Vernon, BC. Runners complete a 4.17-mile loop every hour through an enchanting mix of wildflowers, forests, marshlands, and a mountain lake via the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center's cross-country ski trails. This event welcomes all abilities—from those aiming for just a few loops to those seeking to outlast all competitors.

In 2025, the event features two challenges: the traditional Brokenagan Backyard Ultra and a 24-Hour Endurance Run where participants cover as many 4.17-mile loops as possible within 24 hours. Both start at 7:00 AM on July 26. Participants must be 19 or older or have special permission from the race director.

* Route passes through wildflowers, forests, marshlands, and a mountain lake * Cross-country ski trails at Sovereign Lake Nordic Center * Suitable for all ability levels * Loop format with hourly start times

• Continuous 4.17-mile loop combining double and single-track trails
• Varied terrain: hard-packed and grassy sections
• Expansive staging area for support tents and helpers
• Location offers ample recreational activities in the Okanagan Valley