Cobscook Backyard Ultra

The Cobscook Backyard Ultra, taking place on April 26, 2026, presents a unique challenge for ultrarunners. While the event details provided specified Burnaby, BC, searches consistently identify this race as being held in the stunning Cobscook Bay State Park in Edmunds, Maine, on the same date. This modified Backyard Ultra format invites runners to push their limits on easy, vehicle-free gravel road loops, promising both a physical test and a beautiful natural backdrop. The course is well-marked, offering "just a stroll in the Park!" atmosphere for participants.

For those aiming for 50K, the race involves ten 5-kilometer loops, with new laps starting every hour from 9:00 AM until the final lap at 6:00 PM. Meanwhile, 50-mile aspirants will embark on twelve 4.167-mile (6.706 Km) loops, commencing earlier at 7:00 AM and joining the 50K runners for the last lap at 6:00 PM. Both individual and relay team entries (for 2 or 3 runners) are available, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie as participants encourage one another through the hourly challenges. This event emphasizes personal accomplishment and shared experience over traditional awards, operating on a largely "Fatass" style where runners manage their own supplies and track their own times.

Runners should plan to be self-sufficient, bringing their own food, drinks, canopies, and chairs, as formal aid stations and support are not provided. Multiple outhouses are located along the course, but running water or showers are not available. The start/finish area requires participants to park outside the park gate on South Edmunds Road and carry their gear approximately 300 meters to the setup area, so a cart or wheelbarrow is advisable. While the provided historical weather data for this date suggests typical highs around 60F and lows around 43F with a 12% chance of precipitation (associated with the Burnaby, BC location in the prompt), participants should always be prepared for varying conditions when running in the outdoors.