9 running, cycling, triathlon, and other events in Courtenay, British Columbia

The 7th annual 'CVRR Backyard Ultra' will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is an event for everyone.

Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, you will run the marked 6,706 meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until they are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern.

When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.

*In the spirit of keeping our Comox Valley Backyard Ultra a fun, community-centric event, this year we will impose a maximum of 30 yards/30 hours for all runners. If more than one runner crosses the line after completing 30 yards, at 15:00 on Sunday, July 26, the finisher will be determined by a tie-breaking Mystery Challenge at the Start-Finish area.

There is only one finisher for this event

You might ask 'why this strange distance?' The distance of 6.706 km equals a 'yard' and 24 yards of this distance equals exactly 100 miles over 24 hours.

*The BYU committee has made efforts to be accurate with our route's distance but each yard may not be exactly 6.706 km. Roll with it.

TEAM CATEGORY: Although this is a solo event, you can register as part of a 3-5 person team. All team members start together at the race start and individually run as many laps as each member can. At the end, we will tally up the teams' total laps to see which team ran the most yards. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team, the best costumes and special team draw prizes. Team members don't have to run the same number of yards. Gather your friends and register now as a solo runner or as a team. It's better to suffer together!

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Walk for Glacier View Lodge September 20, 2026 Welcome to the 3rd Annual Walk for Glacier View Lodge Together for Glacier View: We Walk, We Give, We Grow Helping Glacier View bring harmony to today and hope to tomorrow. On Sunday September 20, 2026 teams and individuals will walk 2k in a scenic, park like setting at Glacier View Lodge or virtually, anywhere they choose. We walk to raise funds for music therapy, bringing joy to our elders. While walking the Glacier View Lodge property, you will view and imagine the potential for seniors housing in the Comox Valley The walk starts at 1 PM at Glacier View Lodge, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay. Please allow time for parking and sign in. Parking details are on the Course Map found on the left sidebar of this page. Everyone is welcome to attend, to walk or simply relax and enjoy the view of the Comox Glacier and mountains. So residents’ families, Society members, friends of GVL and business supporters we hope to see all! After the Walk, we will have

an opportunity to tour a lovely garden and also be entertained by Sherri Smith, a local guitar playing, singer songwriter with an amazing voice. Enjoy the music with light refreshments. Throughout its extensive history, Glacier View Lodge has always maintained a close relationship not only with the residents it cares for, but also the entire Comox Valley.