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

Welcome to The Longest Day

Date: 2027-06-12

Location: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

Race Overview

Join us for a race like no other on the longest day of the year at The Preserve at Lakewood.

• Start Time: 6:30 AM sharp
• Course: 2-mile loop
• Format: Elimination-style race
• Challenge: Each lap gets one minute shorter

Race Format

• Lap 1: 45-minute cutoff
• Lap 2: 44-minute cutoff
• Lap 3: 43-minute cutoff...And so on...
• Distances: 100K (31 laps), 50K (16 laps), Marathon (14 laps), Half Marathon (7 laps)

Miss a cutoff and your race is complete. Complete as many laps as you can to reach distance marks.

Event Details

Packet Pickup: Opens one hour before race start

Course Surface: Grass trails with rolling hills, open fields, and shaded areas

• Note: NO WATER OR POWER ON SITE

Aid Station

Features:

• Offerings: Pickles, cookies, candy, water, Coke, ginger ale
• Cup-free: Bring your own bottle or reusable cup
• Community: Share your favorite aid station snacks

Make It a Party

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

Set up near the start/finish area for a full day of trail running and community.

Friday evening tent setup begins at 5:00 PM, with overnight camping options available.

Final Thoughts

Can you survive the longest day?

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

— The Sun