Persistence Backyard Ultra
Course record: 47 yards (Justin Wright 2024).
Persistence is defined as firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Do you have enough persistence to push yourself further than you think is possible? Do you have enough persistence to be the Last One Standing? Find out during the 6th edition of the Persistence Backyard Ultra, Ontario’s original affiliated backyard ultra, beginning on July 31st, 2027. As a bonus for our Ontario runners, the ultra will be taking place on the August long weekend, giving you an extra day to run, or recover, without having to worry about work. This will lead to less…
Past editions
| Date | Winner | Yards | Starters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sandra Auger | 39 | 66 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Michael Rouleau | 43 | 11 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Justin Wright | 47 | 12 |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Amanda Nelson | 32 | 4 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Amanda Nelson | 33 | 3 |