Backyard Ultra Tailgate
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Backyard Ultra Tailgate on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Greenville, SC! This unique event features a backyard-ultra-style 5K loop on the scenic Swamp Rabbit Trail, where participants can run as many laps as they desire, with the first lap kicking off at 8:00 AM and subsequent laps every hour on the hour. This fun-filled day not only celebrates fitness but also includes a lively tailgate party packed with games, raffles, and football on a big screen.
Each completed lap within the 55-minute cutoff earns you a raffle ticket, with fantastic prizes sponsored by local businesses. Plus, you can support a great cause—proceeds from the event benefit OVC Kenya, an initiative dedicated to providing sustainable support to vulnerable children in Kenya. Grab your lawn chair, pack some snacks, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while contributing to a noble cause. Don't miss out on this incredible day of community, camaraderie, and charity!
Each completed lap within the 55-minute cutoff earns you a raffle ticket, with fantastic prizes sponsored by local businesses. Plus, you can support a great cause—proceeds from the event benefit OVC Kenya, an initiative dedicated to providing sustainable support to vulnerable children in Kenya. Grab your lawn chair, pack some snacks, and get ready to make unforgettable memories while contributing to a noble cause. Don't miss out on this incredible day of community, camaraderie, and charity!
Organiser's Description
Benefiting OVC Kenya
Backyard Ultra Tailgate
A backyard-ultra-style 5K loop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail with a tailgate party, raffles and football.
Greenville, SC
About the Event
UNFORTUNATELY, THE 2ND ANNUAL EVENT (2026) WILL NOT BE HAPPENING THIS YEAR, but keep your eyes peeled for info on 2027!
If you have already registered, check your email for more info.
How It Works
Course
5K loop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Laps
First lap at 8:00 AM, then every hour on the hour
Format
Run as many laps as you like, 1 lap or 10
The Tailgate
* Games
* Raffles every hour
* Vendors
* Football on a big screen
* Bring a lawn chair and snacks
Raffles
Each lap is sponsored by a local business with a corresponding raffle prize every hour.
Every lap completed earns you a raffle ticket. The cutoff mark is 55 minutes: a lap must be completed within 55 minutes to earn a ticket.
Extra raffle tickets are available to benefit the OVC Kenya program: $3 a ticket or 4 for $10.
red heart Benefiting OVC Kenya
Proceeds from this event go to OVC Kenya, a program that provides sustainable support and promotes long-term relationships with vulnerable children in Kenya by partnering with local churches to provide physical, academic and relational support to children in need. Children are provided with an education and the opportunity to develop life skills and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty within these communities.
Donate to OVC Kenya [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/BackyardUltraTailgate]
Let's Stay Connected
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Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/BackyardUltraTailgate#contactFormSection]
Backyard Ultra Tailgate
A backyard-ultra-style 5K loop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail with a tailgate party, raffles and football.
Greenville, SC
About the Event
UNFORTUNATELY, THE 2ND ANNUAL EVENT (2026) WILL NOT BE HAPPENING THIS YEAR, but keep your eyes peeled for info on 2027!
If you have already registered, check your email for more info.
How It Works
Course
5K loop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Laps
First lap at 8:00 AM, then every hour on the hour
Format
Run as many laps as you like, 1 lap or 10
The Tailgate
* Games
* Raffles every hour
* Vendors
* Football on a big screen
* Bring a lawn chair and snacks
Raffles
Each lap is sponsored by a local business with a corresponding raffle prize every hour.
Every lap completed earns you a raffle ticket. The cutoff mark is 55 minutes: a lap must be completed within 55 minutes to earn a ticket.
Extra raffle tickets are available to benefit the OVC Kenya program: $3 a ticket or 4 for $10.
red heart Benefiting OVC Kenya
Proceeds from this event go to OVC Kenya, a program that provides sustainable support and promotes long-term relationships with vulnerable children in Kenya by partnering with local churches to provide physical, academic and relational support to children in need. Children are provided with an education and the opportunity to develop life skills and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty within these communities.
Donate to OVC Kenya [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/BackyardUltraTailgate]
Let's Stay Connected
Update your details or add-ons any time through your RunSignUp profile.
Manage Registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]Find a Participant [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=191291]
Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/BackyardUltraTailgate#contactFormSection]
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