Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic
Hard-packed snow, deep winter cold and a warm indoor base define this Lévis backyard, where runners restart a 6.706-kilometer loop each hour.
Quick facts
- One 6.706-kilometer snow loop restarts every hour until one runner remains.
- Hard-packed winter trails have minimal elevation gain.
- A heated indoor facility and fireplace serve runners and crews between yards.
- There are no shorter 6-hour, 12-hour or 24-hour race options.
- The field is limited to 100 runners.
Is registration open for the 2027 Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic?
Registration for the 2027 Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic is open.
About the Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic
This Lévis edition applies the open-ended backyard format to a Québec winter. Runners repeat 6.706 kilometers every hour with no shorter timed option, using a heated indoor base between bells.
Course
The single repeated yard follows specially prepared, hard-packed snow trails at Sentiers La Balade. Minimal climbing keeps the focus on footing, cold management and maintaining rhythm through darkness.
Race-day weather
Deep-winter conditions can bring sustained subfreezing temperatures, wind and fresh snow. Hard-packed footing may change with traffic, and exposed skin or damp clothing can become limiting over repeated hours.
Past Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic FAQ
When is the Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic?
The 2027 Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic is on Saturday, January 30, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic?
Registration for the 2027 Big Wolf's Backyard Arctic is open. View the official registration details at bigwolfsbackyardultra.ca.
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