Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025
Date
August 23, 2025
Location
Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Events
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.
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
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025 - Prairie Daydream
A non-competitive option for casual runners: complete up to 5 loops (6.706 km each) on the Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra course.
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra 2025 - The Original Last Person Standing Event
A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra: runners complete a 6.706 km loop every hour until only one remains, at Echo Valley Provincial Park.
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
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
- 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
Race 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
- 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%)
