South Carolina · 5K (hourly repeating loop · backyard ultra format)
Backyard Ultra Tailgate
Backyard Ultra Tailgate is a 5K (hourly repeating loop and backyard ultra format) event held in Greenville, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, SC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K (hourly repeating loop, backyard ultra format)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 99% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Backyard Ultra Tailgate
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 pro…
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Backyard Ultra Tailgate: common questions
- When is the Backyard Ultra Tailgate?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Backyard Ultra Tailgate held?
- In Greenville, South Carolina.
- What distances does the Backyard Ultra Tailgate offer?
- 5K (hourly repeating loop and backyard ultra format).
- How do I register for the Backyard Ultra Tailgate?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Backyard Ultra Tailgate?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Backyard Ultra Tailgate start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Backyard Ultra Tailgate?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Backyard Ultra Tailgate?
- about 59°F at the start, 99% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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