Persistence Racing

Two weeks from today, 67 runners will enter the start corral at the 5th edition of the Persistence Backyard Ultra.

An unknown number of hours later, one of them will claim the silver coin as the Last One Standing.

6.7056 kilometres per loop.

How many loops do you think the winner will run? Let us know in the comments.

With the Persistence Backyard Ultra rapidly approaching we thought we'd dive into some numbers:

Race edition: 5th anniversary!
Runners: 67
First time backyard participants: 26
Youngest: 16
Oldest: 64
Women: 25%
Largest age group: 40-49 (34%)
Representation: Four provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Alberta), one state (New York)
Average number of loops per backyard veteran: 19
Most completed loops: 50
Silver Tickets: 1

The fun gets underway on August 1st!

Are you looking for an early fall trail race? Look no further!

Join us on September 26th for the Howling Ghost Trail Race.

Day options: 8k, 16k, 24k
Night option: 8k
Day/Night Double

Register before the price increases on July 22nd.

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116510/the-howling-ghost-trail-race

Love running trails?

Come and run some with us at The Howling Ghost Trail Race!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116510/the-howling-ghost-trail-race

Are you running the Persistence Backyard Ultra?

If so, you've got mail.

Didn't get it? Check your junk folder. Still didn't get it? Make sure you're checking the email address associated with your Race Roster account.

Still didn't get it? Email us at [email protected] and we'll send it to you.

See you soon!

Here is the 2026 Persistence Backyard Ultra hoodie reveal!

The maple leaf on the sleeve represents the race's status as a silver ticket national qualifying race. The winner of the race (assuming they are Canadian) earns a guaranteed spot on Canada's team for the World Team Championship in October.

The PBYU has been a silver ticket race in each eligible year: 2022, 2024, and 2026.

A lot of behind the scenes work is happening for the Persistence Backyard Ultra.

Here's a sneak peek at the bibs.

Who will be running the most loops with one of these?

Join us for the Howling Ghost Trail Race on September 26th!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaQS_sCKdeD/?igsh=ZDhnOTh2MHc2bHN0

Join us on the startline at the Howling Ghost Trail Race on September 26th.

8k, 16k, 24k during the day, 8k at night, or take on the day/night double.

See you there!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/116510/the-howling-ghost-trail-race

That's a wrap on The Farthest.

We had an incredibly close finish!

Congratulations to Jonas Johansen for winning with a total of 66.5 kilometres, just edging out Troy Winger who finished at 66.2 k.

Congrats as well to James Bolton and Jessica Labelle who rounded out the 8 hour finishers with 55.8 and 39.1 kilometres respectively.

Thanks to all of The Farthest participants for a great day of running!

Here are some pics from the day!