Category: Quarantine Backyard Ultra

Announcement: QBU Documentary Delayed & New Custom Finisher Trophy

It is with deep regret that we announce that the release of the Quarantine Backyard Ultra documentary has been delayed, and we will all have to wait just a little longer until we can relive the magic from April. We will be releasing the documentary as soon as possible. We know all of our race […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra Movie Coming Christmas 2020

Update 12/31/2020: While making a decision about how to proceed with this Documentary, we went back to the primary intention of our company, and of the QBU. Which is to support athletes. After thoroughly analyzing our options through this lens, it was clear to us that Fabien Duflos of Tangram films, with his extensive experience […]

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2nd Quarantine Backyard Ultra – Official Statement

Official Statement regarding a second Quarantine Backyard Ultra We have received inquiries regarding whether or not we are involved in a new Quarantine Backyard Ultra on July 11, 2020. We felt it was important to make an official statement and clear up any confusion you may have. No, we are not affiliated with this race […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra – A Message From the Race Directors

We understand the upset. Over the past three days, these phenomenal athletes captured our hearts while we watched them overcome the most mind blowing physical feats. And what this race deserved was a fairy tale ending wherein one athlete reached their absolute limit, while the other achieved a new record. Both overcoming obstacles and coming […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra – Elite Stream Voting

Get into the elite live stream! We’ve had some elites drop, so we are inviting the world to vote for the runner they’d like to see move up into the elite field. Follow this link to vote for your favourite runner! https://personalpeak.ca/vote/ Make sure people know your bib number, so add it to your screen […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra – Pre Race Announcements

Good morning! Afternoon! Evening! Where and whenever you are! At last count, we have 2413 participants, from 65 countries! And we here at Race headquarters (HQ) would just like to start by thanking every one of you for support and participation in this event. For us, it has already been such an incredible experience, and […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra – Donations

We’ve had many inquires over the past few days regarding donations for the Quarantine Backyard Ultra on April 4, 2020. Specifically, many have wondered about using this event as an opportunity to raise money for various charities, or provide an opportunity for people to donate to Personal Peak directly. We would like you to know […]

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Quarantine Backyard Ultra – Why are we doing it?

As a coaching company our mission is to support athletes. The primary way we do this is through offering coaching programs at a variety of price points and for a variety of experience levels, but that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how we can help. We also provide coaching opportunities […]

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