Roots, Ridges & Regrets Backyard Ultra
One yard. Every hour. Until only one remains. But not the ultra you think — ultra fun, ultra inclusive, and ultra social. Join us to celebrate running and pushing your limits. And the regrets? They're not for stopping. They're for never starting.
About the Race
No finish line. Just one more yard.
Roots, Ridges and Regrets is a Backyard Ultra held on private trails in Driftwood community just outside Smithers, BC. Every hour, runners complete a 6 km loop through stunning northern BC terrain. Miss the start of the next yard and you're out.
The winner is the last person running — the one who completes one more yard than everyone else. It's not about speed. It's about grit, community, and the willingness to take one more yard.
Now in its second year, Registration is now open. The race is capped at 80 runners and hosted by the Smithers Run Club.
After registering, please join our instagram community: @rootsridgesregrets
- $60 Entry Fee
- 80 Runner Cap
- 6km Per Yard
- ∞ Possible Yards
How It Works
The Backyard Ultra format, explained.
Simple rules. Brutal consequences.
- A yard every hour: Each yard is a 6 km loop. A new yard starts at the top of every hour — you must complete it and be back at the start before the next one begins.
- Miss the start, you're out: If you're not at the start line when the next yard begins, your race is over. No exceptions.
- Last one standing wins: The winner is the person who completes one more yard than every other runner. There is one winner and one "assist" — the last person to drop.
- Family yard included: One designated yard each day will be a family yard — kids are welcome to run with the big dogs.
Course Details
Location: 6440 Old Babine Lake Road, Smithers, BC
Yard Distance: 6 km per yard (2 loops)
Start Time: Saturday, Sept 12, 2026, 9:00 am
Terrain: Trail — private property
First Aid: On-site throughout event
Music & MC: All night — no silence
Beer Garden: (in the works)
Registration
Claim your spot in the dirt.
Registration is Open. Spots are capped at 80 — first come, first in.
- $60 per runner
- Spots filling fast — cap of 80 runners
Includes:
- Entry to all yards
- DJ music / dance
- Winner And Assist Trophies
- Start ceremony
- Pass It On Prize Table
- Participant Race Kit