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
Get ready for the exciting third Annual Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Lincolnton, Lincoln! This unique endurance event invites participants to challenge themselves on a scenic farmland trail loop surrounded by rolling hills and the stunning South Mountain. Whether you choose to run, ruck, or walk, you can tackle either a 1-mile or 2-mile loop every 30 minutes, making it accessible for all fitness levels and ages.
Emphasizing fun and family participation, the Soggy Bottoms Ultra encourages everyone from kids to grandparents to join in the adventure and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. And while you're pushing your limits, your participation supports a worthy cause, with all donations going to help the family of Gary Powers and the residents of North Lake House Memory Care. With water and light snacks provided, plus a chance to purchase a commemorative T-shirt, this event promises a day filled with fitness, community, and enjoyment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embrace nature and create lasting memories—mark your calendar and prepare for a fantastic day on the farm!
Emphasizing fun and family participation, the Soggy Bottoms Ultra encourages everyone from kids to grandparents to join in the adventure and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. And while you're pushing your limits, your participation supports a worthy cause, with all donations going to help the family of Gary Powers and the residents of North Lake House Memory Care. With water and light snacks provided, plus a chance to purchase a commemorative T-shirt, this event promises a day filled with fitness, community, and enjoyment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embrace nature and create lasting memories—mark your calendar and prepare for a fantastic day on the farm!
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. A donation of any amount gains entry to the event.
THE CAUSE: Donations from this event will go directly to the family of Gary Powers and to benefit the residents of the 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 15, 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 soggybottomslnc@gmail.com
REGISTRATION: This years registration is a donation to raise funds in support of our F3 Brother- Ranger and the Northlake House Memory Care. A donation of any amount gains entry to the event.
THE CAUSE: Donations from this event will go directly to the family of Gary Powers and to benefit the residents of the 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 15, 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 soggybottomslnc@gmail.com
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
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