Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra

🌳 Event Overview

This will be our third Annual Soggy Bottoms Backyard Ultra, a day to test yourself on a farmland trail loop with scenic views, rolling hills, and South Mountain in the distance. The challenge is to see how many loops you can accomplish within an allotted time. You can run, ruck, or walk the full event or tackle just half the day. We want this to be a fun day for people of all ages, promoting fitness for the whole family so bring your grandparents, spouses, and kids to enjoy the fresh air.

📝 Registration

• Donation-Based Entry: This year’s registration is a donation to raise funds in support of our F3 Brother- Ranger and the Northlake House Memory Care.
• Entry Amount: A donation of any amount gains entry to the event.

❤️ The Cause

• Beneficiary: Donations from this event will go directly to the family of Gary Powers and to benefit the residents of the North Lake House Memory Care.
• Tax Deductibility: Donations will NOT be tax deductible due to inability of administrative reporting.

🏃‍♂️ The Format

• Loop Challenge: Every 30 minutes participants will launch from a covered pavilion choosing a 1-mile or 2-mile farmland trail loop.
• Music Cue: Music will start 2 minutes before each round to notify runners of the upcoming lap.
• Participant Supplies: Participants can house their supplies, chairs, a change of clothes, or whatever items they need to run distances.
• Provided Items: Water and light snacks will be provided, and adjacent parking and restrooms will be available.

👨‍👩‍👧 For Families

• Family-Friendly Location: Five Oaks Farm is a family owned and scenic space where you can bask in the beauty of the great outdoors.
• Inclusive Event: Participants of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun.
• Nature Experience: This event is a fun day to be in nature with walks through a woodland trail and farm landscape.
• All Ages Welcome: We have had 5 year olds to grandmothers rack up many loops so bring your whole family.

👕 Race Swag

• Commemorative T-Shirts: During check-out participants will be able to purchase a commemorative Soggy Bottoms T-shirt.
• Order Deadline: T-shirt orders are needed by April 15, 2026 for shirts to be printed in time for the race.

⚖️ Participation Waiver

Participants will be required to sign a release waiver in order to participate in this event.

💪 Join Us!

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to test your limits and enjoy a day on the farm!

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries and additional information, contact Wes Richardson at soggybottomslnc@gmail.com.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2026-05-02

Location: 935 Startown Road, Lincolnton, NC

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