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

The Longest Day

Date and Location

• Date: June 13, 2026
• Location: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
• Race URL: The Longest Day Race

Race Overview

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

• Location: The Preserve at Lakewood features 120 acres of forests, rolling grass trails, and abundant wildlife.
• Wildlife: Expect encounters with white-tailed deer, box turtles, or foxes.
• Nature: Experience stands of red cedar and maple trees, and enjoy songs from mockingbirds and blue jays.
• Setting: Discover one of Greenville's hidden outdoor gems.

Race Format

• Start Time: 6:30 AM sharp
• Course: 2-mile loop
• Elimination Style: All runners start together: individual lap times are not recorded.
• Cutoff Times: Each lap has a decreasing time limit, starting with Lap 1: 45-minute cutoff.

Miss a cutoff and your race is complete. Ring the cowbell, turn in your bib, and cheer on the remaining runners. If multiple runners survive to Lap 31, the first runner across the finish line wins.

Event Details

• 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.

Distance Goals

• Choose your target:
• Half Marathon (7 laps)
• Marathon (14 laps)
• 50K (16 laps)
• 50 Miles (25 laps)
• 100K (31 laps)

Aid Station

• Aid Station Features:
• 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 4:00 PM, and overnight camping options are available during registration.

Final Thoughts

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