The Longest Day

🌿 The Longest Day - Lakewood Nature Preserve - The Longest Day Backyard Elimination Race

• Description: The race takes place at the Lakewood Nature Preserve, featuring forest land, dirt trails, and diverse plant/animal species. It offers an intriguing backyard style of racing with a unique finisher awards system.
• Event Twist: Runners compete on a 2-mile loop with decreasing time cutoffs per lap, creating a challenging and exciting elimination format.
• Participant Levels: All levels of runners are welcome, from those aiming for their first 50k to seasoned athletes looking to push their limits.

🏅 Referral Program

• Referral Codes: Use the unique referral link/code provided upon registration to invite friends, and earn refunds for every 2 participants who sign up with your link.
• Share Referral Codes: HERE

📅 Event Details

• What: Elimination Style Backyard Race with Descending Time Cutoffs on a 2-mile loop course.
• Where: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.
• When: June 14, 2025. Race distances start at 6:30am (100k, 50mi, 50k, 26.2, 13.1).
• Packet Pickup: Arrive 1 hour before the race start. Event shirts can be pre-ordered HERE.

⏱ Number of Minutes Cutoff + Pace Per Mile & Time of Day Start

• 45 - 22:30: 6:30am.
• 44 - 22:00: 7:15am.
• 43 - 21:30: 7:59am.
• 42 - 21:00: 8:42am.

🗺 Course Map - HERE

• Description: The event takes place at a nature preserve with a 2-mile grass path course, offering a scenic and challenging running experience.

🏃 Participant Experience

• Experience: Runners receive a handcrafted finisher medal, custom stickers, race bib, crew socks, race photos, and more.
• Inclusions: Finisher Medal, Complimentary Race Photos, Custom Bib, and more.

🥤 Aid Stations

• Description: Basic aid stations are available at the start/finish line with various food and drink options provided. Cup-less event, bring your own hydration vessel.

⛺ Camping

• Details: Camping facilities are offered on-site for participants and crew members with specific regulations and pricing.