The Brokenagan Backyard Ultra, held at Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, has gained national recognition as a key endurance event in Canada. Scheduled for Saturday, July 26, this 24-hour trail run is now officially a Bronze Ticket event in the Backyard Ultra World Championships series.
This new status guarantees the winner a spot on the Canadian National Leaderboard. Top performers will also be considered for Team Canada in the Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Team Championship. The Brokenagan is among just nine Canadian events awarded this prestigious Bronze Ticket status.
The race challenges participants to complete as many 4.17-mile loops as possible within 24 hours. Runners continue looping until only one remains on the course. This unique format gives athletes freedom to choose their pace and break strategy.
Event hosts, Bush Babes & Bro’s Trail Running, explain that runners can take short or long breaks between laps, or even enjoy a pizza to recharge. The competition welcomes both solo runners and teams, inviting everyone to test their endurance and push their limits.
This national recognition highlights the Brokenagan Backyard Ultra as one of British Columbia’s most scenic and demanding trail events.
