UNFINISHED Series Run. Recover. Repeat. Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Search Close Search Register Now Menu How it Works Run Formats Location Partners FAQ Register Now Saturday, September 12, 2026 Woodbine Beach Park – Toronto What doesn’t kill me better run. UNFINISHED is a Backyard Ultra running event built on resolve, repetition, and community.
Where endurance is a choice, limits are tested together, and each participant ultimately determines their own outcome. Every hour, a new start. Every loop, a choice. How far you go is up to you. How it Works Every hour. Every decision. UNFINISHED isn’t just for the last runner standing. It’s for anyone ready to show up, set a goal, and see how far they can go. Whether you run a single 6.71 km Yard, your first marathon, or push beyond 100 km, every start line is a decision — and every loop is progress. 6.71 km/ yard One Yard = exactly 6.71km The hourly structure Finish within the hour, and you earn the right to start again. Run Formats Choose your Challenge. Elimination Format The Backyard Ultra Complete one Yard every hour on the hour or face elimination. This is a great format for you to Challenge Your Farthest 30km? 50km? 100km? HOURLY KNOCKOUT OMEGA LAP FINALE SOLO $130 + taxes/fees Register Now Flexible Format The Endurance Challenge A 15-hour open window to run as many Yards as you like without the pressure of hourly starts. Skip loops, take breaks, or alternate as part of a relay team. 15-HOUR WINDOW NO ELIMINATION SOLO $130 + taxes/fees TEAM RELAY (3+) $300 + taxes/fees Register Now Open to All The Sunshine Yard UNFINISHED launches with a shared start — one Yard (6.71km) community run along the waterfront trails of Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park. Open to all fitness levels This is a social run, at your own pace. Join the energy of a Backyard Ultra $55 + taxes/fees Register Now Location WOODBINE BEACH PARK, TORONTO. View Course Map Date Saturday, September 12, 2026 Start time: Every hour on the hour starting at 8am Venue Woodbine Beach Park 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON The Course Waterfront Trails 6.71km loop along Torontos iconic waterfront boardwalk and trails. Getting There TTC accessible via 501 Queen streetcar Several paid parking lots are available, including the Woodbine Beach lot Partners Giving Back, Every Yard of the Way. YOUR UNFINISHED EXPERIENCE IS SUPPORTED BY GREAT PARTNERS: Mission UNFINISHED is built on more than endurance. It’s built on community. Every yard completed contributes to something bigger, supporting organizations that are creating meaningful impact beyond the course. Partner Highlight Connecting people and communities across Canada with over 29,000km of multi-use trails. The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multi-use trail system in the world and it is always growing. Supporting Trans Canada Trail helps protect and enhance this national trail network for present and future generations. Donate Partner Highlight Transforming care for patients who need it most. Sinai Health Foundation advances world-class research and care for those facing cancer, high-risk pregnancy, stroke recovery, and more. Through philanthropy, they ensure patients receive exceptional, integrated care tailored to their unique needs. Donate FAQ Everything you need to know about UNFINISHED. Read All FAQ What exactly is a Backyard Ultra? The Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance race format in which runners tackle a 6.71km loop—called a Yard—every hour on the hour. Run Recover Repeat If you finish the Yard within the hour, you earn the right to start the next one. If you fail to start the next Yard on time, your race is over (Endurance categories exempt).  The last runner standing wins. What happens between Yards in the Backyard Ultra? The time remaining in the hour becomes the runner’s recovery window. Athletes (participating in the Backyard Ultra format) will use this time to: • Rest • Refuel • Hydrate • Adjust Gear • Receive Support from their Crew Every hour the bell rings again. Runners must decide if they are ready to continue. Is this event only for elite runners? Not at all. UNFINISHED welcomes runners of many experience levels. Some participants will aim to compete deep into the event, while others may simply want to test themselves for a few Yards 21km? 50km? 100km? Whether you choose the Backyard Ultra format (Solo or Team) or the Endurance format (Solo or Team Relay) or join us for the Sunshine Yard, UNFINISHED celebrates personal limits, persistence, and the incredible support of the running community. What is the Omega Lap? After 14 Yards, all remaining runners line up for one final Yard — the Omega Lap. This time its a race. The fastest time wins UNFINISHED. What is the event day agenda for UNFINISHED? While details may be adjusted as the event approaches, here is a draft of the event day agenda for UNFINISHED: 6am open time for participant arrival 7:45am opening remarks 8:00am official start of Yard #1 (The Sunshine Yard) 9:00am (hourly) Yards will continue every hour on the hour 3:00pm start of the 8th yard finishers will have completed 50km 10:00pm start of the final yard (The Omega Lap) finishers will have completed 100km 11:00pm Official cut-off / event conclusion 11:15pm closing remarks (picnic area #1) How long will the event last? While a traditional Backyard Ultra continues until only one runner remains (The world record is 119 Yards over 5 DAYS!), UNFINISHED will be limited to 15 Yards, with the final Yard (The Omega Lap) starting at 10pm (due to municipal bylaws) Can I listen to music? Yes, you can listen to music during yards, but because this is not a closed route, please always remain aware of your surroundings, and be courteous of others. Is Parking Available? There are several parking options in the area, including Green P lots at both Woodbine Beach Park and Ashbridges Bay Park.  Rates are subject to change but are currently listed at $2.50 per hour, with a maximum of $9.00 on weekends and holidays. ©2026 UNFINISHED Series. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Close Menu How it Works Run Formats Location Partners FAQ Email*