The Lakou Backyard Ultra will be added to the races of River’s Edge Running Series all of which are fundraisers for a maternity centre in Haiti.The races are run totally by volunteers.It will be a true “backyard” ultra as it will be held in the backyard of the race directors home.
Race organizer
Rivers Edge Running Series
Race date
May 16th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
31
Record holder info
Brad Schroeder. 2024
Race website
Event registration page
Race facebook URL
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
135
Venue Surface (day loop)
Grass and dirt trails through fields and forest.
Race Director Contact Name
Bryan Wallace
Contact Email
riversedgeultra@gmail.com