Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lincolnton, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the beautiful Lincolnton, Lincoln. This exciting event offers a unique challenge on a scenic farmland trail loop, where participants can run, ruck, or walk at their own pace. With options for 1-mile and 2-mile loops, you can choose how far you want to push yourself, whether that's 12, 16, 20, or even 32 miles!
This third annual event is not just about competition; it's a celebration of fitness and family, designed to welcome participants of all ages. Bring your loved ones, from grandparents to kids, and enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors with fresh air, rolling hills, and stunning views of South Mountain. The Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra promotes a sense of community while supporting a noble cause—donations will benefit individuals with Alzheimer’s and the Northlake House Memory Care Facility. Plus, with music kicking off every 30 minutes, you'll stay motivated and energized throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with nature, and support a great cause!
This third annual event is not just about competition; it's a celebration of fitness and family, designed to welcome participants of all ages. Bring your loved ones, from grandparents to kids, and enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors with fresh air, rolling hills, and stunning views of South Mountain. The Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra promotes a sense of community while supporting a noble cause—donations will benefit individuals with Alzheimer’s and the Northlake House Memory Care Facility. Plus, with music kicking off every 30 minutes, you'll stay motivated and energized throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with nature, and support a great cause!
Organiser's Description
This will be our third Annual Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra, a day to test yourself on a farmland trail loop with scenic views, rolling hills, and South Mountain in the distance. The challenge is to see how many loops you can accomplish within an allotted time. You can run, ruck, or walk the full event or tackle just half the day. We want this to be a fun day for people of all ages, promoting fitness for the whole family so bring your grandparents, spouses, and kids to enjoy the fresh air.
REGISTRATION: This years registration is a donation to raise funds in support of our F3 Brother- Ranger and the Northlake House Memory Care Facility. A donation of any amount gains entry to the event.
THE CAUSE: Donations from this event will go directly to individuals with Alzheimers and North Lake House Memory Care. Donations will NOT be tax deductible due to in ability of administrative reporting, but hey, it's an awesome cause.
THE FORMAT: Every 30 minutes participants will launch from a covered pavilion choosing a 1-mile or 2-mile farmland trail loop. Music will start 2 minutes before each round to notify runners of the upcoming lap. At the pavilion, participants can house their supplies, chairs, a change of clothes, or whatever items they need to run 12, 16, 20 or even 32 miles. Participants need to supply their snacks, fuel, or whatever items will help them go the distance. Water and light snacks will be provided, and adjacent parking and restrooms will be available.
FOR FAMILIES: Five Oaks Farm is a family owned and scenic space where you can bask in the beauty of the great outdoors. We want participants of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun. This event is a fun day to be in nature with walks through a woodland trail and farm landscape. We have had 5 year olds to grandmothers rack up many loops so bring your whole family for a day focused on fitness and activity at your own pace.
RACE SWAG: During check-out participants will be able to purchase a commemorative Soggy Bottoms T-shirt. T-shirt orders are needed by April 18, 2026 for shirts to be printed in time for the race.
Participants will be required to sign a release waiver in order to participate in this event.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to test your limits and enjoy a day on the farm!
For inquiries and additional information, contact Wes Richardson at [email protected]
REGISTRATION: This years registration is a donation to raise funds in support of our F3 Brother- Ranger and the Northlake House Memory Care Facility. A donation of any amount gains entry to the event.
THE CAUSE: Donations from this event will go directly to individuals with Alzheimers and North Lake House Memory Care. Donations will NOT be tax deductible due to in ability of administrative reporting, but hey, it's an awesome cause.
THE FORMAT: Every 30 minutes participants will launch from a covered pavilion choosing a 1-mile or 2-mile farmland trail loop. Music will start 2 minutes before each round to notify runners of the upcoming lap. At the pavilion, participants can house their supplies, chairs, a change of clothes, or whatever items they need to run 12, 16, 20 or even 32 miles. Participants need to supply their snacks, fuel, or whatever items will help them go the distance. Water and light snacks will be provided, and adjacent parking and restrooms will be available.
FOR FAMILIES: Five Oaks Farm is a family owned and scenic space where you can bask in the beauty of the great outdoors. We want participants of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun. This event is a fun day to be in nature with walks through a woodland trail and farm landscape. We have had 5 year olds to grandmothers rack up many loops so bring your whole family for a day focused on fitness and activity at your own pace.
RACE SWAG: During check-out participants will be able to purchase a commemorative Soggy Bottoms T-shirt. T-shirt orders are needed by April 18, 2026 for shirts to be printed in time for the race.
Participants will be required to sign a release waiver in order to participate in this event.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to test your limits and enjoy a day on the farm!
For inquiries and additional information, contact Wes Richardson at [email protected]
Races
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Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
This event is a looped course where runners and walkers start and stop from the same covered Pavilion. Each lap includes a hill that is descended and ascended. The terrain is all grass or dirt and would be considered easy to moderate in difficulty. -
Morning Half
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
This is the first half of the Soggy Bottoms Trail Race. -
Afternoon Half
Sat 2nd May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
Free
This is the second half of the Soggy Bottoms Trail Race. You can also stay for dinner!
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935 Startown Road, Lincolnton, 28092, NC, United States
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