The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to The Country Mile 48-Hour!

Hosted at Beechwood Family Farm | Marietta, SC

• Weekend Event: We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome 300 strong-hearted folks out here for a weekend filled with dirt, distance, and some good ol’-fashioned farm fun. This here patch of land—Beechwood Family Farm—is one of the Upstate’s prettiest spots, and they’ve kindly opened up their fields so y’all can stretch your legs and chase dreams from 50K all the way up to a big ol’ 150 miles.
• Personal Touch: Now I’ll tell ya somethin’ personal—growing up runnin’ dirt roads through Indiana and Ohio, there was a kind of peace in the rhythm of it, like the land itself was singin' to ya. That’s the feelin’ I hope y’all find out here this weekend. Just you, the trail, and the wide open sky.

🌾 About the Farm

• Farm Gem: Beechwood Farms ain’t just any patch of dirt—it’s a hardworkin’, produce-growin’ gem of the Upstate. They’re known far and wide for fresh strawberries, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes—you name it.
• Community Spirit: Their crops end up on tables all over, from farmer’s markets and local eateries to big stores like Ingles. It’s a real honor to be out here on land that feeds folks, and to share in the spirit of such a rooted, down-home part of this community.
• Enjoy the Land: So take a deep breath, soak in the sights, and let the land carry you. We’re mighty glad you’re here.

🏅 Race Format

• Distance: Run as far as you want, when you want—on a looped 4.167-mile course.
• 100-Mile Finishers: Buckles for 100-mile finishers
• Medals: Finisher medals for all other distances
• Awards:
  • Large Buckles for FIRST time Country Mile Finishers
  • Smaller buckles for consecutive finishers
  • Cumulative Mileage Awards including 100 Mile Lapel Pin, 500 Mile Strawberry Buckle, and 1000 Sunflower Buckle

📅 Location & Schedule

• Date: April 3rd-5th
• Location: Beechwood Farms - 204 Bates Bridge Rd, Marietta, SC 29661
• Packet Pickup: Friday @ 10:00 AM
• Race Begins: Friday @ 12:00 PM
• Race Ends: Sunday @ 12:00 PM

📝 Registration

• Socks for First 250: FIRST 250 REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE COUNTRY MILE RACE SOCKS
• Early Bird: April 7th - April 20th $90
• Late Registration: April 21st - January 1st: $140
• Last Chance: January 2nd - March 1st: $150: March 2nd - Race Day: $160

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Fun Run

• Event: 1-Mile Fun Run designed for parents and kids to enjoy together.
• Focus: This lighthearted run focuses on fun, family, and fellowship.
• Easter Celebration: Concludes with a special Easter egg hunt for the kids.
• Start Time: Saturday @ 10am

🙏 Religious Service on Easter Sunday

• Invitation: We invite all participants and families to join us on Easter Sunday morning for a special service led by a local preacher.
• Location: The sermon will be held in front of the U-Pick stand.
• Start Time: Sunday @ 10am

🏕️ Camping & Parking

• Tent Camping: Free, 15x15 space near entrance (car-free zone)
• Car Camping: Free, park along the course
• RV Camping: $50 fee (limited to first 40 spots)
• Fire Pits: Portable fire pits (wood or gas) allowed

🍔 Food & Drink

• Meals: Provided by Travelers Rest High School Cheerleaders
• Beer Truck: Haulin’ Hops Beer Truck will be on-site serving cold, tasty brews all weekend long!
• Meal Schedule:
  • Friday Dinner: 4–7 PM
  • Saturday Breakfast: 9–11 AM
  • Saturday Dinner: 5–7 PM
  • Sunday Breakfast: 9–11 AM

🆘 Aid Station

• Snacks: Salty & sweet snacks: cookies, pretzels, candy, chips, pickles, soup
• Hydration: water, Coke, ginger ale, coffee
• Note: This is a cup-less event – please bring your own hydration bottle, coffee mug, or soda cup.

📏 Course Info

• Distance: 4.167-mile loop
• Elevation: 75 ft gain per loop
• Surface: 95% wide dirt paths, some grass and light gravel
• Navigation: Clear directional arrows at each turn

Course Map on Strava – Click Here

⏱️ Chip Timing

• Timing: You’ll receive a bib and chip with a neoprene ankle strap. Each lap is recorded automatically.
• Return Chip: At race end, return your chip to the packet pickup table.
• Issue Reporting: Not seeing your name after a lap? Let a staff member know and we’ll troubleshoot it right away.

💪 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re going for a personal best or just soaking in the scenery with friends, The Country Mile promises a one-of-a-kind weekend of endurance, community, and fun. We can’t wait to welcome you!

🔗 For More Information

Visit the race page: The Country Mile Race.