BYU RULES
Backyard Ultra Rules
1. Course:
• Loop or out and back
• Must be 4 miles 880 feet in length
• Metric equivalent 6.7056 kilometers
2. Starting Corral:
• Measured to fit entire starting field
• Corral stays the same size throughout the event
• Participants must be inside the corral at the bell
3. Starts:
• Each Yard starts precisely one hour after the last
• Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minute before the bell
• All competitors must start at the bell (No late starts)
4. Yards:
• Except for restroom breaks a competitor cannot leave the course until the Yard is complete
• No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners)
• No personal aid during a Yard
• Each Yard must be completed in less than an hour to be counted
• No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
• Slower runners must yield/allow passes
5. Timing:
• Keeping lap times is optional
6. Winner/Results:
• The winner is the last person to complete a Yard
• All others are technically DNF
• Results of each participant in terms of Yards completed are to be given
• If no participant can complete one more yard than anyone else there is no winner
The Brokenagan
Welcome to the Brokenagan, where trail running meets raw endurance and relentless determination. Taking place at 5,500 feet in the stunning Silver Star Provincial Park, this event offers two equally intense formats: the 24-Hour Endurance Run (separate course) and the Backyard Ultra. Whether you're a solo runner chasing your personal best, part of a relay team out for camaraderie and challenge, or testing your mental limits one hour at a time in the Backyard Ultra—this race has a place for you.
Surrounded by wildflowers, alpine forest, and a peaceful mountain lake, this race isn’t just about distance—it's about heart.
Course Description
Backyard Ultra: One loop every hour, on the hour. Miss the start of the next loop, and you're out. The last runner to complete a solo loop earns the win. If no runner completes more loops than the others, there is no winner.The course is a 4.17-mile loop featuring single and double track trails, a mix of hard pack and grassy terrain, and plenty of elevation and scenery to keep things interesting. Each loop winds through lush forest, open meadows bursting with wildflowers, marshy lowlands, and past a crystal-clear mountain lake, all set along the well-maintained cross-country ski trails of Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.
Race Formats:
- 24-Hour Solo Endurance Run: Complete as many 5km loops as you can in 24 hours. (Separate course from the BYU).
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Entry Fees
Early Registration Fee (until Jan 31st, 2027):
$100 CAD per runner
Participants must be 18 years or older on race day
Minors may participate with prior permission from the Race Director
T-Shirt Guarantee: Extra $30
Meal: Extra $15
Registration platform: UltraSignup (GST and processing fees not included)
Brokenagan 24HR Endurance Run – Solo
Early Entry Fee(until Jan 31st, 2027):
🇨🇦 $100 CAD GST and UltraSignup fees not included.
Aid Stations and Support
Runners are supported by fully stocked manned aid station from 11am-3pm, available each lap to keep you fuelled and hydrated. Aid station includes water, Tailwind, GU gels, electrolytes, fruit, snacks, along with music, massage 11am-3pm, and an unbeatable team of volunteers to keep spirits high.
Runner Experience
About the Event
BB Trail Running events are built to be supportive, energetic, and inclusive. Whether you're going for BYU Last Runner standing, busting out as may laps as you can in the 24hr Endurance Run, or a personal PR of distance, time, or simply the experience, you’ll find an atmosphere filled with camaraderie and encouragement.
Runners will receive a custom bib, swag bag, and finisher prize.
The venue features a large staging area for participants to set up aid tents, relax between laps, and cheer each other on.
For More Information
For more information on our Brokenagan BYU or Brokenagan 24 Endurance Run and Events Guides
www.bushbabestrailrunning.com
Event's current local time: 11:00 PM PT
