Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra
Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an ultra and running race on January 30–31, 2027 in Marietta, SC, with an entry fee of $75.
- Date
- January 30–31, 2027 (192 days to go)
- Location
- 4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC
- Price
- $75
- Sports
- UltraRunning
From the Organizer
When & Where: Greenville, South Carolina, Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center starting at 8:00am, January 30th 2027
Greenville County Recreation presents an endurance race that will be sure to test your limits, the Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra! A race that is not about who is the fastest but who can endure the longest and will test even the toughest of athletes mental grit. The race format is one for everyone! You do not have to be an ultra runner to participate. We want anyone and everyone who is interested in running to come try for their personal best distance.
What is a backyard ultra? It is simple, run as many 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until you are no longer able to continue. If a runner is unable to complete a lap or returns after the hour is up they will be given a DNF. The last person running who is able complete a full lap will be declared the winner. There are no runner categories, every runner starts at the same time.
Course Summary: The Pleasant Ridge Backyard ultra will feature sections of the JFA trail and paved paths. It will be a beautiful and challenging course.
Entry Fee:
Early registration before Aug 31, 2026: 75.00
Registration after Aug 31: 85.00
Schedule:
January 29 | Friday
Early bib pickup and racer aid station setup will be available on Friday January 29th from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Aid station will be first come first serve. If using a pop-up tent please bring something to secure it down.
January 30 | Saturday
6:30- 7:30 am- Runner check-in and bib pick up
7:30 am- Runner information meeting
8:00 am- Race officially starts (No late starts will be accepted)
January 31| Sunday
Race continues
*The event is open-ended and will continue until one participant remains.
DNF Prize: Most races you do not get anything for finishing as a DNF. In this race however the DNF is a trophy in of itself. It means that you tried your hardest and tested your limits. Every runner will receive a DNF camp mug and T-shirt. The winner of the race will receive a finisher award.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
45°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Caesars Head, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marietta, SC
City Elevation
1,081 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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192
Days to train
- Race
- Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra
- Date
- January 30–31, 2027
- Location
- 4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra
Jan 30, 2027