Big Breton Backyard Ultra

03/16/2026

🚨 The 2026 Big Breton Backyard Ultra is a GO! 🚨

The Big Breton Backyard Ultra is raising the stakes this year!

🏆 $750 Cash Prize for the Winner
🤝 $250 Cash Prize for the Assist

Think you have what it takes to outlast the rest? Push your limits and be part of the challenge.

🔥 Sign up today!

Event registration: Big Breton Backyard Ultra 2026 @ Sydney, NS, Canada. Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00 AM (GMT-3) - Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00 AM (GMT-3)

03/15/2026

BIG NEWS COMING SOON!

10/15/2025

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The Campout is more than an event—it’s a vibrant gathering where everyone is welcome to slow down, laugh loud, play outside, and close out the summer season Camping, trail running, hiking, and a special Night of Adventure Series Event all in one place. It’s also the weekend of the Cabot Trail ...

08/19/2025

Important Announcement: Big Breton Backyard Ultra 2025

Dear Runners and Friends of the Big Breton Backyard Ultra,

We regret to inform you that, due to the ongoing fire and hiking ban in Nova Scotia, the Big Breton Backyard Ultra 2025 will not be taking place this year. After careful consideration, the committee has decided that it is important to do our part in respecting and following the current ban, ensuring the safety of our runners, volunteers, and the beautiful environment we all love.

As part of this decision, we will be issuing full refunds to all runners who have already signed up. You can expect the refunds to be processed later this week. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this process.

While we are unable to proceed with the BBBYU this year, we do want to encourage you to consider participating in the Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon on October 19th. This event features a new, flatter, and faster route for both the half and full marathon distances, offering an exciting alternative for those looking to challenge themselves this fall.
Registration Link: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/96620/2025-cape-breton-fiddlers-marathon

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support. We hope to see you at future events and wish you all the best in your training and racing.

Stay safe and take care!

Sincerely,
The BBBYU Committee

08/11/2025

Hello Big Breton Backyard Ultra runners,

We wanted to let you know that we are closely monitoring the current forest ban and its potential impact on our event. Your safety and the safety of our community remains our top priority.

We will do our best to make a decision on the status of the race later this month and will share an update with you as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
The BBBYU Committee

09/28/2024

The start line at BBBYU is something you just need to experience for yourself.

Register today! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=366965&fbclid=IwY2xjawFk3odleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ-HAd8Ek9G-cenugDRJ8_cBCu-uB7eqchqz0kNq0AMd-ONsYVyMHYGQog_aem_MkYfvUkHYLlQggn1B57D8A

09/23/2024

🏃‍♂️ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Big Breton Backyard Ultra! 🏔️

Are you ready to take on the ultimate challenge on September 20th, 2025? This is your chance to push your limits, conquer the elevation, and see how far you can go! Sign up now to secure your spot in this epic race.

👉 Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=366965

Don’t wait—get in on the action and be part of something BIG! 💪 See you at the start line!

09/22/2024

A huge thank you to all the participants who came out to the BBBYU yesterday! 🙌 We had an amazing time, and we’re already gearing up for the 2025 BBBYU with some exciting plans in the works. Keep an eye out—registration opens later this week! 🏃‍♂️🔥

09/22/2024

Congratulations once again to all those who competed in this year's event. You are all amazing and we can't wait to see you again in 2025... Keep an eye on this page for next year's registration page 😉

09/22/2024

Where do we begin?? WHAT A DAY!!

Thank you to everyone who showed up and took on the Mountain. To our regulars, we hope you had another great year. To our new runners, we know our mountain is a beast, but we hope you enjoyed the challenge, you come back and bring your friends.

To all those who came out later in the night, thank you! The runners and committee needed the interaction and support at that hour. It was truly appreciated.

Let's talk about those pizza burgers and McDonald's fries 🤤 thanks to the Sydney River McDonald's for donating fries to our 12 hour runners. They were exactly what was needed. And a HUGE thank you to Jarret Gosbee for making the vegetarian pizza burgers. They were delicious!

A very special shoutout to Ana Suresca Hibbs who came back with her daughter at midnight to supply coffee and Tim Bits. You have no idea how special this was to all of us sitting around the fire. You are an angel!!!

To Tom, Mike and Tyler, you made this a special year for all of us. 20 hours watching the three of you take on the beast with determination and smiles ... Truly amazing. Congrats again to Tom on the big win!!

And finally, to the committee of the Big Breton Backyard Ultra. What a team. You all worked tirelessly to make this event happen again. It was our pleasure to meet, talk, laugh and support every one of you runners who make this the BEST Cape Breton event each year. THANK YOU!!!

We will post pictures shortly, but for now, we just need a little rest 😊 enjoy this video of Tom finishing his last yard.

09/22/2024

We have a winner 🏆 with 19 laps! Congratulations to ✅ Tom Hubrecht.
Big post to come later, but first time to go home to get some much needed sleep. 😴

09/22/2024

Another one? Yes, Lap 19!!!!!!
✅ Mike Decoffe
✅ Tom Hubrecht