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

Race Overview

• Event: The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
• Date: June 12, 2027
• Location: Lakewood Nature Preserve, Greenville, SC
• Address: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

Race Concept

• Format: A two-mile grass loop through 120 acres of forest and open field, run under a cutoff that gets one minute shorter every single lap.
• Cutoffs: The first lap has 45 minutes, and this decreases for subsequent laps.
• Distance: 7 laps for a half marathon, 14 for a marathon, 16 for a 50K, 25 for 50 miles, and 31 for 100K.
• Finality: The clock decides when you are done, not you.

Race Day Details

• What: The Longest Day — 13.1 (7 laps), 26.2 (14 laps), 50K (16 laps), 50 Mile (25 laps), and 100K (31 laps) on a 2-mile loop.
• When: Saturday, June 12, 2027 — 6:30 AM start, running until 10:00 PM.
• Packet Pickup: Opens one hour before race start at The Barn.
• Time Limit: The cutoff tightens every lap: missing a cutoff means your race is complete.

Course Information

• Terrain: Grass trails with rolling hills and open fields.
• Wildlife: Expect to see white-tailed deer, box turtles, and foxes.
• No Water or Power: No resources available on-site, so please prepare accordingly.
• Camping: Available from Friday evening, setup begins at 5:00 PM.

Parking

• Location: On-site parking available, with options along the course.
• Fee: A $5 fee paid during registration covers parking.
• Close Distance: Parking lot is less than 100 meters from start/finish line.
• Accessibility: No additional fees owed on race day.

Aid Stations

• Basic Aid: Simple ultra-running aid station at the barn, reachable every two-mile lap.
• Snacks: Available snacks include pickles, cookies, and candy.
• Hydration: Water, Coke, and ginger ale will be provided.
• Cup-less Event: Please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included

• Iced Towel: Refreshing post-race item.
• Custom Race Bib: A badge of your journey.
• Chip Timing: Track your effort with live results.
• Finisher Medal: To commemorate your accomplishment.

Race Awards

• Last Runner Standing: Win decided by survival: medal awarded for 10K minimum completion.
• Age Group Awards: Medals for top 3 finishers in each age category.
• Series Recognition: Counts toward age group recognition in the series.
• Giving Back: Part of the Upstate Giving Series, supporting local nonprofits.

Groups & Teams

• Discounts: $5 discount for groups with 5 or more members.
• Club Participation: Open invitation for local and regional clubs.
• Fun in Numbers: Collaborate with fellow runners for a great experience.
• Team Discounts: Discounts available for teams exceeding 5 runners.

Good to Know

• Dogs: Allowed on the course.
• Headphones: Allowed — music will be playing at the start/finish area.
• Packet Pickup: Must be done personally on site.
• Registration: Can be done on race day via mobile device.

Managing Your Registration

• Profile Access: Manage your entry through your RunSignUp profile.
• Entry Transfers: Easily transfer your entry or switch distances.
• Personal Detail Updates: Change your name, address, and emergency contact.
• Add-ons: Manage purchases directly through your profile.

For further details and to register for the event, visit: The Longest Day Race Page.