The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)

Event Overview

☀️ HELLO, MORTALS! IT'S ME... THE SUN ☀️

And I'm calling you out to spend the longest day of the year on the trails at The Preserve at Lakewood. 🌅

I'll rise above the horizon at 6:30 AM sharp, and from then until I take my final bow near sunset, you'll be racing against me—and against time. ⏳

Every 2-mile lap is a chance to continue your journey. But each lap gets one minute shorter than the last. As the daylight fades, the challenge grows. Only the strongest runners will remain when evening arrives.

Welcome to My Playground

The Preserve at Lakewood features 120 acres of forests, rolling grass trails, and abundant wildlife. While you're chasing your next lap, don't be surprised if a white-tailed deer, box turtle, or fox makes an appearance. 🦌🐢🦊

You'll pass through stands of red cedar and maple trees, hear mockingbirds and blue jays overhead, and experience one of Greenville's hidden outdoor gems.

Race Format

Start Time: 6:30 AM sharp ☀️

Course: 2-mile loop 🔁

All runners start each lap together. This is an elimination-style event, meaning your individual lap times are not recorded.

• Lap 1: 45-minute cutoff
• Lap 2: 44-minute cutoff
• Lap 3: 43-minute cutoff.....And so on...

Each lap receives one minute less time than the previous lap.

• Half Marathon (7 laps)
• Marathon (14 laps)
• 50K (16 laps)
• 50 Miles (25 laps)
• 100K (31 laps)

Miss a cutoff and your race is complete. Ring the cowbell 🔔, turn in your bib, and cheer on the remaining runners.

Complete as many laps as you can to cover certain distance marks.

If multiple runners survive to Lap 31, the first runner across the finish line wins.

Event Details

Location: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

Packet Pickup: Opens one hour before race start 🏅

Course Surface: Grass trails with rolling hills, open fields, and sections of shade 🌳

• Note: NO WATER OR POWER ON SITE

Aid Station

A simple but effective ultra-running aid station featuring:

• Food: Pickles, Cookies, Candy, Water, Coke, Ginger Ale

This is a cup-free event. Please bring your own bottle, hydration vest, or reusable cup.

Participants are also welcome to bring and share their favorite aid station snacks.

Make It a Party

Bring a tent, camp chair, and your support crew.

Set up your home base near the start/finish area and enjoy a full day of trail running and community. 🎉

Friday evening tent setup begins at 5:00 PM, and overnight camping options are available during registration. 🌙🏕️

Challenge Yourself

Can you survive the longest day?

Then I'll see you at dawn.

Bring your grit. Bring your determination. And don't forget your sunscreen.

Rise with the sun. Survive the day. Conquer the night.

— ☀️ The Sun ☀️

More Information

For additional details and registration, visit The Longest Day race page.