WILL YOU BE...
Backyard Ultra
THE LAST
ONE
STANDING?
ONE
STANDING?
Congratulations to all who participated in our inaugural Last One Standing event on May 3, 2025! 43 runners reached their various goals throughout the day - some got in three laps, and the last four competitors got in 13 laps!! Three of whom tapped out once they finished lap 13, and one did not finish his 13th lap in time but completed, nonetheless. They are an example of endurance and tenacity to us all!
Route Map:
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Route is also searchable on Trailforks, Strava, and All Trails as "Last One Standing (KF5)" for those who have subscriptions to those apps.
Join us for a new challenge to celebrate the 10th running of the Kootenay Fun 5 !
We are hosting an additional race only for those crazy enough to try! A "backyard ultramarathon", known as Last One Standing, will take place in addition to the regular Kootenay Fun 5 and will require the purchase of a separate ticket, if you dare!
Here's how it works:
Runners who sign up for this backyard ultra need to complete an approximate six kilometre loop in under 60 minutes. Any runner who finishes the loop in time can line up at the start line for another round! This will happen every hour, on the hour - over and over until only one athlete remains! The final runner will then complete one last loop alone, and then be declared the winner and "Last One Standing"!
Where:
This race will have the same start and finish line, on the same day as the KF5, but will loop up into Cranbrook's beautiful community forest.
Why:
It's the challenge of competing against yourself and reaching your own goal! Even though there is only one winner, all participants strive for their personal best, whether that's two loops, or ten! It doesn't matter! Set a goal, be prepared to push against your limits and then break through them!
What I get for all this trouble:
You will receive all the perks of regular KF5 participants (swag bag, timing chip and admission to KF5), plus even more! You'll also receive an exclusive "Last One Standing" t-shirt, as well as food and beverage at the start/finish line throughout the event, and a very special mug! All backyard ultra racers, except the winner, will receive a DNF mug (Did Not Finish)! This is a trophy of sorts that represents your ability to overcome your physical and mental limits!
Other great sources for info on Backyard Ultras:
YouTube video
Article by Fiona Russell
This is an event like none other in the running world!
Do something amazing in 2025 and sign up today!
We are hosting an additional race only for those crazy enough to try! A "backyard ultramarathon", known as Last One Standing, will take place in addition to the regular Kootenay Fun 5 and will require the purchase of a separate ticket, if you dare!
Here's how it works:
Runners who sign up for this backyard ultra need to complete an approximate six kilometre loop in under 60 minutes. Any runner who finishes the loop in time can line up at the start line for another round! This will happen every hour, on the hour - over and over until only one athlete remains! The final runner will then complete one last loop alone, and then be declared the winner and "Last One Standing"!
Where:
This race will have the same start and finish line, on the same day as the KF5, but will loop up into Cranbrook's beautiful community forest.
Why:
It's the challenge of competing against yourself and reaching your own goal! Even though there is only one winner, all participants strive for their personal best, whether that's two loops, or ten! It doesn't matter! Set a goal, be prepared to push against your limits and then break through them!
What I get for all this trouble:
You will receive all the perks of regular KF5 participants (swag bag, timing chip and admission to KF5), plus even more! You'll also receive an exclusive "Last One Standing" t-shirt, as well as food and beverage at the start/finish line throughout the event, and a very special mug! All backyard ultra racers, except the winner, will receive a DNF mug (Did Not Finish)! This is a trophy of sorts that represents your ability to overcome your physical and mental limits!
Other great sources for info on Backyard Ultras:
YouTube video
Article by Fiona Russell
This is an event like none other in the running world!
Do something amazing in 2025 and sign up today!
