Fredericton, Canada · Saturday, June 13, 2026

Timed

The Long Run Backyard Ultra

Race completed
161 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
8.1 est Grit · Hardcore

Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

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45.9454° N, 66.6656° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~114 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (15:30h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 21°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 42 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 141 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail.

  • Trail Running Shoes161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Darn Tough

Micro Crew Ultra Running

Merino wool trail running socks with lifetime warranty. Blister-resistant.

$23 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Course Notes

The course will include 1 mile of dirt road before looping into the woods for a 1 mile single track trail section. The course is on a private farm so please no previews before race day. There is 200 feet of climbing per 2 mile loop

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