Lakou Backyard Ultra

• Race swag is not included at the registration prices listed above. Swag can be purchased as you register.

Join us at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area for a 5 Peaks Trail Running Adventure for all ages, abilities, and ambitions.

For more information about the course, race day schedule, finisher swag, etc. please visit: https://www.5peaks.com/chickakoo

Join the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Series Facebook group to connect with members of the community and ask questions of our 5 Peaks ambassadors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5peaksnorthernalberta

This is the fifth annual Friends and Zoey's Zoo Fun Run which raises funds to support the Valley Zoo Development Society. Last year, this family friendly run raised funds to adopt the Harbour Seal, Golden Lion Tamarin and Goeldi's Monkey exhibits, as while as supporting the carnivore project at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Adopting an exhibit provides funds for improved habitats and enrichment materials and sponsoring the carnivore project supports the redevelopment of carnivore alley. This year we are excited to continuing supporting the Harbour Seals and work towards a larger commitment to the Carnivore project.

The run will start and end in the Edmonton Valley Zoo amphitheater! This run has a distance for the whole family to enjoy and features a 1km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km route. Not in Edmonton, but still want to participate? We also have a Virtual option - your choice to run 1, 2, 5 & 10 km. All virtual participants will receive the same custom designed finisher gift in the mail.

Packet Pick Up:

Saturday, September 12: 12-3 pm (South Edmonton Common Running Room)

Sunday, September 13: 12:30 -1:00 pm (Edmonton Valley Zoo)

September 19, 2026

12km, 21km, 50km, 80km, 100 km

or 100 miles

of single-track awesomeness!

• You can ONLY register for this event online (no in person registrations)

• GIFT CERTIFICATES for that someone special can also be purchased online

Event details can be found at River's Edge Ultra

PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT YOU WILL HAVE TO READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE EVENTS RACE WAIVER.

NOTE: Deadline to register in order to obtain a T-Shirt for this year's event is August 15.

Men T-Shirt Sizes

Women T-Shirt Sizes

Youth T-Shirt Sizes

Uni-sex Hoodie Sizes (to purchase, click on the Store button to the right!).

NOTE: Deadline to purchase a hoodie and pick it up at this year's event is August 15.

Grab your team, lace up those boots, and get ready to go big. Climbing for Change is back for 2026--bigger, better, and ready for you to conquer the hill while supporting local charities.

How It Works:

1. Register a team of up to 6 people, or take on the challenge solo

2. Choose one of our local charities and start raising funds to support your cause

3. On September 26, 2026, climb up and down Rabbit Hill until you reach the elevation of your selected mountain: Everest, Logan, or Matterhorn

4. Celebrate the journey with good people and great energy!

Proudly presented by Accurate Network Services, KEEN Creative, and Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.

Registration opens March 19, 2026.