Backyard Ultra Tailgate
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the second annual Backyard Ultra Tailgate on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in Greenville! Kicking off at 8 AM, this unique event invites participants to tackle a 5K course on the scenic Swamp Rabbit Trail, with laps starting every hour on the hour. Whether you're aiming for one lap or are up for the challenge of ten, this event caters to all fitness levels.
But that's not all! After each lap, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with games, raffles, and local vendors, all while catching the excitement of football on a big screen. Bring your lawn chair and snacks to fully embrace the tailgate spirit! Plus, every completed lap within 55 minutes earns you a raffle ticket, with extra tickets available for purchase to support OVC Kenya, a program dedicated to providing sustainable support to vulnerable children in Kenya. Join us for a day of community, competition, and compassion, and make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors!
But that's not all! After each lap, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with games, raffles, and local vendors, all while catching the excitement of football on a big screen. Bring your lawn chair and snacks to fully embrace the tailgate spirit! Plus, every completed lap within 55 minutes earns you a raffle ticket, with extra tickets available for purchase to support OVC Kenya, a program dedicated to providing sustainable support to vulnerable children in Kenya. Join us for a day of community, competition, and compassion, and make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
The second annual Backyard Ultra Tailgate is back- Bigger and Better in 2026
Starting at 8 am November 7th 2026 we will be going out every hour on the hour for a 5k course on the swamp rabbit trail. Go for 1 lap or 10 whatever you're up for.
When you finish each lap we will have games, raffles, vendors, and football on a big screen
Bring a lawnchair and snacks
More info to come :)
OVC Kenya:
Proceeds from this event will be going 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 within these local communities. Children are provided with an education and opportunity to develop life skills and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The goal of this program is to break the cycle of poverty within these communities with this help.
Raffles:
Each lap will be sponsored by a local business with a corresponding raffle prize every hour. Every lap completed cut off mark is 55 minutes earns you a raffle ticket (must be completed within 55 minutes to earn a ticket)
Extra raffle tickets will be available for purchases to benefit the OVC Kenya program for $3 a ticket or 4 for $10
Starting at 8 am November 7th 2026 we will be going out every hour on the hour for a 5k course on the swamp rabbit trail. Go for 1 lap or 10 whatever you're up for.
When you finish each lap we will have games, raffles, vendors, and football on a big screen
Bring a lawnchair and snacks
More info to come :)
OVC Kenya:
Proceeds from this event will be going 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 within these local communities. Children are provided with an education and opportunity to develop life skills and grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The goal of this program is to break the cycle of poverty within these communities with this help.
Raffles:
Each lap will be sponsored by a local business with a corresponding raffle prize every hour. Every lap completed cut off mark is 55 minutes earns you a raffle ticket (must be completed within 55 minutes to earn a ticket)
Extra raffle tickets will be available for purchases to benefit the OVC Kenya program for $3 a ticket or 4 for $10
Races
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Backyard Ultra
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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