Please view the Runners Manual here.

Event Description:

Come one, come all! Cash prize for the winner! Join us on July 19th for the first-ever Kahnawake Backyard Ultra – The Meltdown, a challenge where runners tackle a 6.7km loop every hour on the hour. Test your endurance, strategy, and stamina in this last-runner-standing showdown. Funds raised will be donated to the Purple Ribbon Walk. New to the Backyard Ultra? Show up, run your pace, and discover your personal best.

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Race Day Details – What to Expect at The Meltdown

• 🕖 Check-In Starts at 7:00 AM
  Participants can pick up their race bibs, and crew members can begin setting up their stations.

• 🎵 Live DJ On-Site
  Enjoy music from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to keep the energy high and spirits lifted.

• 🍔 Food Vendors Available
  Grab a bite or refuel throughout the day with food vendors conveniently located on-site.

• 🏕️ Bring Your Own Gear
  Runners and crews are encouraged to bring their own tents, chairs, coolers, and personal snacks or meals for rest breaks between loops.

• 💧 Basic Aid Station Provided
  There will be a small aid station with water and some essentials to support you during the race.

• 🔦 Don’t Forget a Headlamp!
  If you plan to run into the evening or overnight, a headlamp is essential for visibility and safety on the course.

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Location:

Race starts at 8:00 AM at Kahnawake Survival School
Address: Route 132 E, Kahnawake, Quebec J0L 1B0

👉 For questions, email mia.philips@hotmail.com OR call 514-588-1576