The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

🏞️ Welcome to The Country Mile 48-Hour!

Hosted at Beechwood Family Farm | Marietta, SC

About the 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.

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

• Unique Experience: Beechwood Farms ain’t just any patch of dirt—it’s a hardworkin’, produce-growin’ gem of the Upstate.
• Farm Fresh: They’re known far and wide for fresh strawberries, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes—you name it.
• Community Spirit: It’s a real honor to be out here on land that feeds folks, and to share in the spirit of such a rooted part of this community.
• Welcome: So take a deep breath, soak in the sights, and let the land carry you. We’re mighty glad you’re here.

🏃 Race Format

• Looped Course: Run as far as you want, when you want—on a looped 4.167-mile course.
• Awards: Buckles for 100-mile finishers and finisher medals for all other distances.
• First Timers: Large Buckles for FIRST time Country Mile Finishers and smaller buckles for consecutive finishers.
• Cumulative Awards: 100 Mile Lapel Pin, 500 Mile Strawberry Buckle, 1000 Sunflower Buckle.

Suggested lap goals:

• 6 laps: 25 miles
• 8 laps: 50k
• 12 laps: 50 miles
• 15 laps: 100k
• 24 laps: 100 miles

📍 Location & Schedule

April 3rd-5th at 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

FIRST 250 REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE COUNTRY MILE RACE SOCKS

• Early Bird: April 7th - April 20th: $90
• April 21st - Jan 1st: $140
• Jan 2nd - Mar 1st: $150
• Mar 2nd - Race Day: $160

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Fun Run

As part of the Country Mile 48 Hour Race Weekend, we’re excited to host a 1-Mile Fun Run designed for parents and kids to enjoy together. This lighthearted run focuses on fun, family, and fellowship. Open to all ages, with finisher treats for the kids.

• Start Time: Saturday @ 10am

⛪ Religious Service on Easter Sunday

We invite all participants and families to join us on Easter Sunday morning for a special service led by a local preacher. All are welcome to attend.

• 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, directly supports the farm)
• Fire Pits: Portable fire pits (wood or gas) allowed

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Meals: Provided by Travelers Rest High School Cheerleaders (fundraiser)
• Haulin’ Hops: Beer Truck will be on-site serving cold, tasty brews all weekend long!
• Meals 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 options such as cookies, pretzels, and soup.
• Hydration: Water, Coke, ginger ale, coffee available.
• Note: This is a cup-less event – please bring your own hydration bottle.
• Snack Donations: Want to donate homemade or favorite snacks? We’d love that!

📏 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

You’ll receive a bib and chip with a neoprene ankle strap. Each lap is recorded automatically when you cross the timing mat.

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 website.