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Please view the Runners Manual here.
Born in a backyard. Now it’s a global phenomenon. Get ready for The Meltdown — Kahnawake’s first-ever Backyard Ultra event on July 19th! With no set finish line and the clock always ticking, it’s a thrilling test of grit, strategy, and willpower… until a single runner emerges as the last one standing. New to Ultras? Come for a personal best
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.
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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
What is a Backyard Ultra?
The Backyard Ultra is a race format so simple, yet brutally brilliant, it took the endurance world by storm. And now for the first time ever, it’s coming to Kahnawake! Unlike traditional races, this format is based on a simple yet compelling concept: each participant runs a 6.7 km loop every hour, on the hour. If a runner completes the loop within the hour, they qualify to start the next lap. This cycle continues until only one runner remains.
This event is not only about endurance but also about strategy, camaraderie, and personal challenges. Participants often set up tents and support stations with snacks and drinks near the start/finish area, creating a festival-like environment where families, friends, and fellow runners can cheer each other on. The reset every hour provides natural breaks for rest and recovery, making it accessible for runners of various abilities.
Learn more about the history of the Ultra here and here.
Register today to reserve your spot! 🔥
