Rock Hill, South Carolina · Saturday, October 17, 2026
The BALS Backyard is a backyard ultra and ultra event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located at 4000 India Hook Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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The Reindeer Games Just Got Real
The summer heat meets holiday cheer at the Rudolph’s Revenge 5K!
Join us July 18th at 8:30 PM on the Northwestern High School XC Course for a night run lit by glow sticks, Christmas lights, and competitive energy.
Run through twinkling trails and see if you can outrun Rudolph himself. Whether you’re racing for glory or just running for the glow, this is one you don’t want to miss!
Race Highlights:
🎄 Night course lit with glow sticks & Christmas lights
🦌 Christmas costumes encouraged
🏆 Awards for top finishers
🔥 Post-race music, snacks
Race Information
Rudolph's Revenge is a fundraiser to benefit The Northwestern Cross Country Team.
Race Description
The 5K will be held on Northwestern High School’s Campus and will contain elements of the Cross Country Course. The course is run primarily on grass, but will be on the track for a short part of each loop.
The 5K race is for all ages and will be chip timed. Results will be posted on RunSignUp following the event.
The tentative start time for the 5k is 8:30pm. THIS WILL BE A NIGHT RACE! We will have a water station on the course were runners can access water just past the halfway point.
Awards
Top 3 males and top 3 females in the 5K will receive awards. Currently, age group awards will be given to the top finisher in the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99. Depending on how many runners we have register, we may go 3 deep in the age group awards. No double dipping with awards. In other words, if you are one of the top 3 overall finishers, you will not be eligible for an age group award.
Location and Course Map
The address for Northwestern High School is 2503 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Turn into the entrance at the stoplight between The ATC and Northwestern High School. Follow the entrance road to the end and turn right into the parking lot to park. Follow the covered walkway behind Northwestern to the start line. Packet pickup will be in the rear of the school near the start/finish line. See course and facility map below.
5K Course Map (coming soon)
Map of Event Venue (coming soon)
Race Day Expo
We will provide some snacks and water for after the race. The Charlotte Running Company will be on hand selling shirts, hoodies, Goodrs, spikes, etc. We will have sponsors on site as well as a food truck. We will announce those as soon as they are confirmed.
T-Shirts
5K runners that register by July 5th will receive a t-shirt. Runners that register after that date will receive a shirt while supplies last. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt to runners that register after the July 5th.
Registration Information
Race Day registration will take place until 8:00pm on the evening of the race.
Packet pickup and late/race day registration
Early packet pickup will take place at the Charlotte Running Company in Riverwalk on Friday July 17th from 2:30pm until 6:30pm.
Race day registration and packet pickup will take place from 7:00pm 8:00pm.
We can accept credit card, cash or check for registrations taking place on the morning of the race and cash or check on the Friday before the race.
Make checks out to the Northwestern Trojan Club.
Race in the crisp morning on beautiful single-track trails. Whether you’re joining us for 5K/Dog Jog (top overall pups get medals!), taking on our 10k or Half Marathon, or just coming to cheer on friends – we can’t wait to see you out there! This race is dedicated to the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park
Day of registration will be available.
Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, November 6, 4pm to 6pm
Early packet pick up will be at the Lake Haigler Entrance in front of the Greenway Gateway. Please pull up in front of the Gateway and stay in your car. Day of packet pick up will also be available at the Lake Haigler entrance.
Event Schedule
Saturday, November 7th, 2025
7:00a Parking opens (2573 Lake Haigler Drive)
8:15a: Half marathon starts
9:00a: 10k starts
9:30a: 5K starts
9:35a: Hike Challenge starts
10:45a: Award ceremony for 5k/Dog Jog/10k
11:15a: Award ceremony for half marathon
12:15p: Cut off time for half marathon
1:00p Event finishes
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female 5k (runners and dogs), 10k, Half Marathon
Top 3 Male and Female Age Groups 5k, 10K, Half Marathon
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
REFUNDS & WEATHER POLICY
Race registration is non-refundable. More than two weeks out you may transfer your race registration to another competitor or to another Greenway race of equal or lesser value. All transfers are at the discretion of the Race Director.
Our events run rain or shine unless there is severe weather. While we never want to cancel a race, in situations such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc., we will need to cancel. Should we cancel you will be notified via social media, our website, and email. Should we cancel there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.
Night Owl 5K/Hike Challenge The excitement of competition paired with the thrill of the trails at night make our Night Owl 5K a race to remember! Night Owl 5K starts and finishes at the Lake Haigler entrance, so participants and spectators may order food and drinks from the restaurant, Gateway Canteen, shop for gear and memberships in the visitor center and enjoy popular Greenway trails! Don't want to run - then choose the Hike Challenge. The Hike Challenge offers the same opportunity to experience the 5K course at night but without being timed. Come dressed in your favorite winter pajamas or holiday fun outfit. A prize will be given for the top 3 best holiday outfits! Register today, and feel free to glow-up with headlamps, glow sticks and flashlights. Thursday December 10 - Early Packet Pickup - 4pm to 6pm Greenway Gateway, 2576 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Friday December 11 - Race Day * 6pm - Packet Pickup * 6pm to 9pm - Live Music * 7:30pm - 5K Race Starts * 7:35pm: Hike
Challenge Starts * 7:40pm: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts * 8:30pm - Awards * 9pm - Event Ends AWARDS 5K MALE/FEMALE <19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ REFUNDS & WEATHER POLICY Race registration is non-refundable. More than two weeks out you may transfer your race registration to another competitor or to another Greenway race of equal or lesser value. All transfers are at the discretion of the Race Director Our events run rain or shine unless there is severe weather. While we never want to cancel a race, in situations such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc., we will need to cancel. Should we cancel you will be notified via social media, our website, and email. Should we cancel there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.