Backyard Ultra Tailgate
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Event details
Backyard Ultra Tailgate takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Greenville, SC (zip 29607) at 819 Laurens Rd. The event uses a 5k loop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Laps are run hourly - participants may complete as many laps as they choose. Registration shows an early price of $35 (regular $45) and the price increases after October 31, 2025.
Charity, format and onsite info
Proceeds support OVC Kenya, a program that partners with local churches in Kenya to provide education and long-term support for vulnerable children. Each lap is sponsored by a local business and includes a corresponding hourly raffle. Completing a lap within 55 minutes earns one raffle ticket; extra raffle tickets are available for purchase at $3 each or 4 for $10. Organizers note there will not be an official timing system for the event. Onsite offerings listed include games, vendors, raffles, and a big screen showing football. Vendors named in the listing include Run-in, Greenville Up Tempo Sports, Pivisa Designs, Reverie Lights, and Kerri Elizabeth Fine Art. Attendees are advised to bring a lawn chair and snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.