Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra
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About the race
Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an open-ended endurance race held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in South Carolina on January 30 and 31, 2027. The event uses a backyard ultra format: runners complete the same lap every hour on the hour and continue until they cannot complete a full lap. Each lap is approximately 4.1 miles.
If a runner fails to finish a lap or returns after the hour has passed, they are recorded as DNF. The final runner who completes a full lap is declared the winner. There are no runner categories and all participants start at the same time. The course includes sections of the JFA trail and paved paths.
The event runs rain or shine; cancellation is subject to county weather closures and race management decisions. Participants are expected to bring their own gear as the organizers do not supply equipment. Registration opens March 10, 2026 and early registration through August 31, 2026 is priced at $75.00; registrations after August 31 are $85.00. Early bib pickup and aid station setup are available the day before the race.
All finishers who do not complete a final lap receive a commemorative DNF camp mug and T shirt, and the winner receives a finisher award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
