Note - Registration Time 30 Min Earlier Than Posted on Ultrasignup
Hi folks.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration opens at 8:00 PM, Thursday Oct 23rd. Even though the site says 8:30 PM, there is an issue with UltraSignup recognizing the 30 min difference in the NST.
So please remark your calendars to register yourselves at 8:00 PM NST on Thursday Oct 23rd!!
Expanded Field Size & Refunds
Hi PBU Runners!
We’re excited to share two great updates for the 2025 Paradise Backyard Ultra:
1 - Expanded Field Size: We’ve increased the field size to 200 participants, giving even more runners the chance to join us for an unforgettable race experience.
2 - Partial Refunds Available: For those already registered but unable to run, we’re offering partial refunds of $60 during the month of January.
To request a refund, please send us a message on Facebook or email us at paradisebackyardultra@gmail.com. Be sure to include the email address where we can send the e-transfer.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line (or cheer you on next time). Thanks for being part of our amazing trail running community!
Happy trails,
The PBU Team
2026 Registration Opening Oct 23rd!!
Hi folks
Save the date(s)!!
The 2026 "Silver Coin" edition of the Paradise Backyard Ultra has been set for Friday, May 22nd @ 12 PM!! Why start on a Friday noon?? To give ourselves more time during race day morning to get setup for a weekend party; and to give our volunteers / organizers two weekend nights to watch you run with headlamps and into the morning!
Registration opens on Thursday, Oct 23rd @ 5:30 PM!!
Hope to see everyone come back to set some more PBs and watch the best of the best run ell into Saturday night / Sunday!! This year's winner gets to represent Canada at the National Championships held in BC in Oct 2026!!
2025 Registration (Bronze Ticket Event)
Mark your calendars!
Registration for the 2025 Paradise Backyard Ultra opens Wednesday, Oct 30th @ 6:00 PM
We are now a Bronze Ticket Event! The PBU will take place Saturday May 24th @ 9:00 AM
We are looking forward to seeing you and your friends, family, support crews and hope to make this be a backyard party!
For more information, check out our facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552611830820
or our page on BackyardUltra.com
https://backyardultra.com/races/paradise-backyard-ultra/
PBU Merchandise
Hello PBU Participants, Volunteers and Fans!
Once again we are now able to offer custom, made to order, PBU t-shirts and hats available for purchase at the Outfitters Online Shop.
Orders from The Outfitters and Augusta Sportswear will be placed periodically as minimum quantities are reached, leading up to and after the 2025 Paradise Backyard Ultra!
https://theoutfitters.nf.ca/collections/paradise-backyard-ultra
Since this is a non for profit event (with any proceeds being donated to the East Coast Trail Association and a charity of the choice by the Town of Paradise), we kept the registration costs down as low as possible... enough to cover the race basics (race insurance, bibs, timing, first aid, security.. etc) - but wanted to offer participants and the general public an opportunity to buy a hat or t-shirt. Again, these products have no markups to keep costs down. For the shirts, we also are offering the option to add your name to the back at no extra charge (look for the field to fill out when selecting your shirt size and placing your order).
We are planning to do Multiple Orders. Please place your order by March 31st to give us enough time to get the gear in for race day; and we will also offer another deadline shortly after the race - for people who decide they may have missed out and want a piece of history.
Stay tuned for more exciting news over the upcoming weeks.
PBU Team
2024 PBU Recap
Well that was a lot of fun!! Our inaugural Backyard went 31 laps and saw some incredible distances posted by runners.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S2gbj2A4duUKEMqKStrKk9tOFw0yVk-Ilc214Nhk6PM/edit?usp=sharing
134 people started
1,224 Total Yards
8, 213 Total Distance (KM)
54 Runners with >= 10 yards
16 Runner with > 100K
4 Runners with >= 100 miles (24 yards)
2 Runners with > 200K
We want to thank everyone who was involved, starting with the volunteers, sponsors, and of course, the runners! We hope to see you back next year in some capacity. Planning has already started!
Register today!
Event's current local time: 5:00 PM NT
