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Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025

Date
August 23, 2025
Location
Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Events
2 Races

About Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025

The Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra is an annual "last person standing" race held at Echo Valley Provincial Park, Saskatchewan. Participants run a 6.706 km loop every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. The event started in 2020 and has grown steadily, moving to its current scenic park location in 2021.

The course is flat and runnable, featuring hardpack trail, grass, and gravel sections. Camping is available on-site, and the race is cupless, so runners must bring refillable bottles or cups.

Race Schedule

Boston Qualifier

Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025 - Prairie Daydream

August 23, 2025
8:00AM
Up to 5 loops (6.706 km each)
Boston Qualifier

Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025 - The Original Last Person Standing Event

August 23, 2025
8:00AM
6.706 km loops (last person standing)

Course Details

  • 6.706 km loop consisting of hardpack trail, grass, and gravel road
  • Approximately 45 feet of elevation gain per loop
  • Flat and non-technical course suitable for trail runners
  • Cupless event requiring participants to bring hydration gear
  • Course surface: Trail

Highlights

  • Unique "last person standing" backyard ultra format
  • Scenic Echo Valley Provincial Park location
  • On-site camping available with small trailer surcharge
  • Flat, runnable 6.7 km loop
  • Cupless race: bring your own refillable bottle or cup

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 23, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)