Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

Slater-Marietta, United States • 31-1 Jan-Feb 2026

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance race held at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique event challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour until they can no longer continue. It is designed for runners of all levels, encouraging everyone to push their limits and achieve personal bests. The race features a beautiful and challenging course that includes sections of the JFA trail and paved paths. Participants receive a DNF camp mug if they do not finish, while the last runner standing is declared the winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.167 Miles
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