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When
Saturday, June 5th, 2027
Where
2 Jeremys Bay Campground Rd, Annapolis County NS
Distance
Ultra
Typical weather
50–67°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
52–77°F
dry
2025
53–80°F
dry
2024
52–76°F
dry
2023
47–52°F
rain
2022
50–63°F
dry
2021
57–78°F
dry
2020
56–69°F
dry
2019
45–60°F
dry
2018
43–48°F
rain
2017
46–61°F
dry
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About this race
6th Annual Keji's Backyard Ultra
Event Details
- Date: 2027-06-05
- Location: 2 Jeremys Bay Campground Rd, Annapolis County, NS
- Website: Race Information
Cash Payout Structure
- 50 yards or less: $1500 for the winner and $500 for the assist
- 51-75 yards: $2500 for the winner and $1000 for the assist
- 76+ yards: $5000 for the winner and $1500 for the assist
- Free Entry: Volunteers from the 2026 event, along with the top female and male receive a free entry.
Event Format
- Start Time: Everyone has 1 hour to complete the 6.67k out-and-back course starting at 9am.
- Loop Continuation: If you finish before 10am, you rest until the next loop starts.
- Completion: The event continues until one runner can complete a loop under 1 hour.
- Course Experience: A super fun way to log big mileage with great people on a beautiful and easy gravel trail.
Registration Information
- Refund Policy: 75% refund up to March 1st, 2027: 50% refund up to May 15th, 2027.
- Transfers: Not allowed since there is a wait list.
- Deferrals: Allowed if you volunteer for an 8-hour shift at the 2027 KBU event or at the 2027 Capes 100 in August.
Convenience Proximity
- Bathrooms &: Showers: 12 metres
- Beach (lake): 65 metres
- Lakeview Cafe &: Eatery: 10kms (located in the park)
- Nearest Gas Station: 54kms (Lequille Irving)
Additional Links
- Carbon Calculator: Consider offsetting your emissions to our event by planting a tree! Visit Tree Canada Carbon Calculator.
Out &: Back Course with ~35m+/yard
Course map
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