{"id":1301,"date":"2022-02-10T03:28:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T03:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bentechsoft.com\/20-backyardquebec\/?page_id=1301"},"modified":"2026-10-03T10:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T14:00:36","slug":"reglements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bigwolfsbackyardultra.ca\/en\/reglements\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules and conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Backyard Format Overview<\/span><\/b><\/p>

The course\u00a0consists of a 6.706 km<\/b> loop.<\/span><\/p>

The start\u00a0is at 9:00 a.m.<\/b> for all races, then\u00a0every hour. Each participant must complete the loop in less than one hour in\u00a0order to start the next one. If a participant finishes before the end of the\u00a0hour, the remaining time may be used to rest, eat, sleep, or prepare for the next\u00a0start.<\/span><\/p>

The winner\u00a0is the last person to complete a loop alone\u00a0within the one-hour time limit<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

2. Race Registration<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

All\u00a0registrations must be completed through the official Big Wolf\u2019s Backyard Ultra<\/b> website.<\/span><\/p>

Payment\u00a0must be made through our platform, and all requested information must be valid\u00a0in order to confirm participation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Subject to\u00a0Sections 3 and 16<\/b>, all registrations are final, personal, and\u00a0non-transferable<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

3. Cancellation and Refund Policy<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

All\u00a0cancellation and refund requests must be submitted exclusively by email to\u00a0info@bigwolfsbackyard.com.<\/span><\/p>

3.1 More than 30 days before the event:<\/span><\/b> the participant may request a\u00a0refund equal to 50% of the amount paid,\u00a0less the applicable Square platform fees<\/b>. The refund will be issued\u00a0exclusively through Square.<\/span><\/p>

3.2 30 days or less before the event:<\/span><\/b> no refund will be issued.<\/b><\/span><\/p>

3.3 Transfers between races:<\/span><\/b> registration transfers between the\u00a0different races of the Big Wolf circuit are not permitted, as each event is\u00a0independent.<\/span><\/p>

3.4 Canadian Backyard Ultra Masters | CBUM:<\/span><\/b> due to the specific nature of this\u00a0invitation-only event, no deferral or\u00a0transfer of registration is permitted<\/b>. Registration is final, personal, and non-refundable<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

4. Timing, DNF and Winner<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

4.1<\/span><\/b> The timing chip must be worn for every loop.Removing it may result in disqualification.<\/span><\/p>

4.2<\/span><\/b> Results of 24 hours or more<\/b> will be available on Laz\u2019s website in the days\u00a0following the event.<\/span><\/p>

4.3<\/span><\/b> Any participant who does not complete a loop\u00a0in less than one hour or does not start the next loop receives a DNF<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

4.4<\/span><\/b> The last person to complete a full loop alone\u00a0within the allotted time is the sole winner. If no one manages to complete the\u00a0final loop alone, there is no winner<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

5. Start<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

5.1<\/span><\/b> The start of all Big Wolf\u2019s Backyard races is\u00a0set for 9:00 a.m. Each loop begins precisely at the top of the following hour.\u00a0A whistle countdown is given before each start: 3 minutes, 2 minutes, and 1\u00a0minute. The official start is then signaled by the bell.<\/span><\/p>

5.2<\/span><\/b> All participants must be in the starting corral when the loop begins. Any participant who is absent from this area at\u00a0the time of the start is disqualified.<\/span><\/p>

6. Course<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

Participants\u00a0must remain on the official course at all times, which will remain the same for
the entire duration of the race. A daytime loop and a nighttime loop may be\u00a0used.<\/span><\/p>

Slower\u00a0participants must allow faster participants to pass.<\/span><\/p>

Immediate disqualification may be applied in\u00a0the following situations:<\/span><\/b><\/p>

    • presence of a Crew member on the course;<\/li>
    • assistance or support from a Crew member or any other person outside the authorized area after a loop has started;<\/li>
    • failure to follow the official course;<\/li>
    • failure to pass through a mandatory checkpoint, including the halfway checkpoint;<\/li>
    • removal of the timing chip.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

      7. Assistance and Crew<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

      7.1<\/span><\/b> Crew assistance is permitted only in the\u00a0designated area between loops.<\/span><\/p>

      The Crew\u00a0may provide any desired assistance to the participant within this area, but may\u00a0under no circumstances enter the course.<\/span><\/p>

      Only one\u00a0Crew member is permitted per participant during the first 24 hours. Beginning\u00a0with the 25th hour, a second Crew member may be added if the participant is\u00a0still in the race. The organization will then register this second Crew member\u00a0on site.<\/span><\/p>

      No Crew\u00a0replacement or change is permitted, except for the addition of the second Crew member after 24 hours. Failure to comply with this rule may result in
      may result in disqualification.<\/span><\/p>

      Beginning\u00a0with the 25th hour, both Crew members may be present at the same time.<\/span><\/p>

      7.2<\/span><\/b> A participant who withdraws from the race, as\u00a0well as their Crew, may remain on site and assist participants who are still racing. However, they must not interfere with other participants, Crews, or the\u00a0operation of the event.<\/span><\/p>

      7.3<\/span><\/b> The Crew is permitted to sleep on site during\u00a0the event, within its designated space, and must be self-sufficient.<\/span><\/p>

      7.4<\/span><\/b> The Crew is responsible for its equipment,\u00a0tent, shelter, and any other furniture installed in its space. The area must be\u00a0kept clean.<\/span><\/p>

      7.5<\/span><\/b> After a DNF, the participant and Crew may\u00a0dismantle their tent, shelter, and furniture between starts without interfering\u00a0with participants who are still racing. The site must be left clean and in its\u00a0original condition.<\/span><\/p>

      8. Bib and On-Site Check-In<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

      8.1<\/span><\/b> Bib and participant kit pickup must be\u00a0completed on the Friday preceding the race, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless\u00a0otherwise indicated in the event-specific Runner\u2019s Guide.<\/span><\/p>

      8.2<\/span><\/b> Participant and Crew wristbands must be worn\u00a0at all times to access restricted areas of the site.<\/span><\/p>

      9. Equipment<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

      9.1 Mandatory Equipment at Friday Check-In<\/span><\/b><\/p>

        • Photo ID and proof of registration<\/strong>;<\/li>
        • for Cacouna only: a minimum of 8 litres of water is required<\/strong> at check-in and at the start of the race;<\/li>
        • food\u00a0and hydration drinks according to your needs, in addition to water;
          waterproof jacket (rain and wind);<\/li>
        • blanket or emergency blanket;<\/li>
        • headlamp of at least 150 lumens<\/strong>, with spare batteries or a backup power source, for nighttime loops;<\/li>
        • if applicable only: a list of your medications and medical conditions;<\/li>
        • for Big Wolf Outaouais<\/strong>, Gaia or another location-tracking application with the course loaded onto a cell phone or watch.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

          \u00a0<\/span><\/b>9.2 Recommended Equipment<\/b><\/p>

            • UV protection;<\/li>
            • insect repellent;<\/li>
            • rest chair;<\/li>
            • 10\u00d710 shelter or tent, depending on the event (see the Runner\u2019s Guide for each\u00a0event).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

              10. Image Rights<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              The participant expressly authorizes the organizers, their partners, and authorized\u00a0media to use photographs, videos, or other audiovisual content in which the participant may appear, including for promotional or advertising purposes\u00a0related to the events.<\/span><\/p>

              11. Liability Waiver<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              The\u00a0organizers disclaim all liability in the event of physical or psychological\u00a0failure or injury occurring during the event, as well as in the event of theft, loss, or damage to the personal property of participants or their Crew members.<\/span><\/p>

              Authorized\u00a0medical personnel will be on duty at all times. Every participant must report\u00a0to the medical staff any abnormal physical condition, injury, or significant\u00a0change in their health status.<\/span><\/p>

              12. Emergency and Medical Assistance<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              12.1<\/span><\/b> Participants are required to assist and\u00a0support one another. In the event of a problem, they must immediately alert the organization or have someone alert it, and must never leave an injured person or a person in distress alone. Failure to comply with these basic safety and\u00a0conduct rules may result in sanctions by the organization.<\/span><\/p>

              12.2<\/span><\/b> When a participant receives major assistance\u00a0or support that is incompatible with the race rules, the participant is eliminated and receives a DNF.<\/span><\/p>

              13. Site, Safety and Environmental Respect<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              13.1<\/span><\/b> Sleeping on the event sites on the Friday\u00a0night preceding the race is prohibited, except in Outaouais (contact RD Richard\u00a0Turgeon directly at richardrd@bigwolfsbackyardultra.ca).<\/span><\/p>

              13.2 No animals are permitted on the event sites at any time.<\/span><\/b><\/p>

              13.3 Generators of any kind are prohibited.<\/span><\/b><\/p>

              13.4 Burners and cooking appliances:<\/span><\/b> they must be used only in areas\u00a0designated by the organization and never under tents or shelters. Their use\u00a0must comply with applicable fire-prevention rules.<\/span><\/p>

              13.5 Heating systems:<\/span><\/b> any heating system used during the\u00a0night must comply with the preceding rules as well as the manufacturer\u2019s\u00a0instructions and safety standards.<\/span><\/p>

              13.6<\/span><\/b> Anyone caught discarding packaging, paper, or
              other waste on the site or course before, during, or after the race may be\u00a0immediately sanctioned by the organization.<\/span><\/p>

              13.7<\/span><\/b> Participants and Crew members must leave their space and the site in their original condition.<\/span><\/p>

              13.8 Toilets:<\/span><\/b> participants and Crew members must use only\u00a0the toilets provided by the organization in the designated locations. Relieving\u00a0oneself elsewhere on the site or on the course is prohibited.<\/span><\/p>

              14. Respect for Participants, Organizers and Volunteers<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              Any person\u00a0who behaves disrespectfully toward a participant, Crew member, volunteer, or\u00a0member of the organization, whether publicly or during the event, may be sanctioned by the organization.<\/span><\/p>

              When\u00a0circumstances warrant, the organization reserves the right to pursue any\u00a0appropriate remedy.<\/span><\/p>

              15. Force Majeure and Cancellation<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              In the\u00a0event of force majeure, natural disaster, fire, dangerous weather conditions, or any other circumstance likely to compromise the safety of participants,\u00a0volunteers, or the organization, Big Wolf\u2019s Backyard Ultra reserves the right\u00a0to modify, interrupt, or cancel the event.<\/span><\/p>

              In the\u00a0event of cancellation due to force majeure, no refund may be required, subject\u00a0to applicable laws.<\/span><\/p>

              16. Acceptance of the Rules<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>

              Registration\u00a0for any Big Wolf\u2019s Backyard event constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of\u00a0these rules.<\/span><\/p>

              The\u00a0organization reserves the right to modify all or part of these rules when\u00a0necessary, including for safety or organizational reasons or to comply with the requirements of the competent authorities.<\/span><\/p>

              THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT BIG WOLF!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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