The Endless Pit Backyard Ultra

About the Event

The Endless Pit Backyard Ultra takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT at 9266 County Rd 93, Midland, Ontario, Canada. This is not just a race — it is a psychological and physical descent into the unknown. Every hour, on the hour, runners must complete a 6.706 km loop. There is no finish line — only the bell, the trail, and the relentless countdown. The race continues until only one runner remains. Everyone else falls into the pit. Every finisher receives a handcrafted wooden medal — sustainable, memorable, and as raw and authentic as the Backyard Ultra itself.

Event Detail	Information
Format	Backyard Ultra – last one standing
Loop Distance	6.706 km per hour
Start Time	30 May 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location	9266 County Rd 93, Midland, ON L4R 4K4
Camp Setup & Bib Pickup	29 May 2026 at 4:00 PM
Race Day Bib Pickup	30 May 2026 at 7:30 AM
Last Loop	31 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Registration status and swag information:

Race is currently sold out, but a waitlist is available (apply on the event page).
Register by March to receive swag items.
Custom running socks available in two sizes:
– Size Large: US women's 8 and up / men's 6 and up
– Size Small: US youth 3–7 / women's 4–8.5 / men's 7 and smaller
5-panel nylon adjustable camper hat also available.

Finisher medal details:

Every finisher earns a handcrafted wooden medal.
Made from natural wood — symbolic of resilience and grit.
Sustainable and memorable — no flashy metal, no mass production.
Honest craftsmanship for an honest effort.

Sponsorship:

Presented by Waves Family Medicine, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, and nature prescriptions.
For more information, DM the Facebook page for prompt responses.

Additional resources available on the event website: The Rules, Aid Stations and First Aid, Crew Support/Runner Rest Area, Tips and Tricks, and Course Info.

Races Offered

The Endless Pit Backyard Ultra ( 6.7km loop )

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 6.7K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$83.94

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Midland.

thermostat Temperature

8.2° / 17.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.2° / 15.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 52m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:50

nightlight Sunset

20:41

About Midland

Learn more about the host city, Midland.

Midland is a town in Simcoe County, Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay. A beautiful area for a vacation by the water, it draws many tourists, particularly in summertime. It is home to about 17,000 people (census, 2016)