Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Marietta, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $85
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra | – | Jan 30, 20278:00 AM | $85 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $85 until Jan 28.
Online registration closes Jan 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC 29661
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 30 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 64°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC 29661Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,180 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 30, 2027), 2026 (Jan 31, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- See the event list above.
- Where does it start?
- 4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC 29661.
From the organizers
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.