The Oldman Backyard Ultra
Course record: 35 yards (Matthew (Shep) Sheppard 2024).
Welcome to the Oldman Backyard Ultra! This event is situated on Blackfoot Territory and takes place beside the Oldman River amongst the seemingly endless rolling coulees. This is one of Alberta’s first Backyard Ultras, and despite the name, is for anyone young or old who want to test their abilities and see how far they can go until they can’t. Run 1, 5, 10 or 50 laps on our 4 mile (880 ft.) course and take part in a memorable experience that is filled with an amazing community and very unique event. Event rules will meet the backyard ultra standards and will act as a qualifying event for thos…
Past editions
| Date | Winner | Yards | Starters |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Michael Rouleau | 45 | 180 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Keith Harder | 42 | 5 |
| May 4, 2024 | Matthew Shepard | 35 | 8 |