Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay

🏃‍♂️🍺 Welcome to the Annual Cottonmouth Beerlay!

Welcome back to the Annual Cottonmouth Beerlay! This one will be one for the history books! We have literally combined two of the best things in the world... Drinking and Running. While not traditionally put together this chemistry experiment is bound to have some "explosive" results! Individuals and Relay runners will have a chance to perform a few trail loops at Lakewood Nature Preserve with a little bit of liquid courage to get you to the finish line. Run solo, with your best friend, or on a team of 3 or 4 to complete the 8 Mile course. Beer option only available for those 21 and older.

🎉 Get Ready for an Exhilarating Race Experience!

Get ready for the most exhilarating and unique race experience of the year! The annual Cottonmouth Beerlay is back and better than ever, offering runners the ultimate blend of endurance, camaraderie, and fun. Held at the picturesque Lakewood Nature Preserve, this one-of-a-kind event features an 8-mile solo or relay race where participants enjoy a refreshing beer between laps. It's the perfect way to challenge your fitness and celebrate with fellow runners in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

🌟 Options for Everyone!

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual runner looking for a good time, the Cottonmouth Beerlay has something for everyone. Choose to take on the entire 8 miles solo or team up with friends for a relay adventure that promises laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. The scenic trails of Lakewood Nature Preserve provide a stunning backdrop for this unique race, offering both a physical challenge and a feast for the eyes as you navigate the course.

🎶🍕 Post-Race Celebration!

But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, join us for a lively post-run celebration featuring music, pizza, and, of course, more beer. Connect with fellow participants, share your race stories, and bask in the glory of having completed one of the most entertaining races around. The Cottonmouth Beerlay is not just a race: it's an experience. Don't miss out on this incredible event – sign up today and be part of the excitement!

🌲 Lakewood Nature Preserve

The Preserve at Lakewood is a 120-acre parcel of land which features forest land, dirt trails, parking for 200, and of course, The Sustainability Education Center. The land is home to countless plant/animal species. Upon visiting, you can see red cedar and maple, hickory and flowering dogwood trees, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, woodchucks, box turtles, various types of mockingbirds, woodpeckers, blue jays, and more.

📅 Event Details

• What: 8 Mile Solo or 8 Mile Relay Option
• When: Both Races Start at 5:00pm
• Where: 220 Lakewood Preserve Greenville SC 29607
• BYOB Russian Roulette: Every Participant needs to bring 4 adult beverages (over 5% ABV) to be placed in our community iced kitty pool. Beers will be pulled at random and poured into 12 oz cups by our volunteers. When it is your turn to run you will grab a random beer to consume prior to the start of your lap.
• Post Race Beer-Olympics: Stick around and test your strength and the chemistry of your relay team in a series of competitive yard games!

🏆 Events

8 Mile Cottonmouth Individual

• Individuals will drink a beer in the staging area of the barn before completing a 2 mile loop around the preserve. They will then repeat this process 4x before finishing through/inside the barn after their final lap!

8 Mile Cottonmouth Relay (2 - 4 People)

• All teams will start at 5pm with one individual per team running at a time. The individual running will drink a beer in the staging area of the barn before completing the 2 mile loop around the preserve. After completing the loop they will exchange between the other member(s) of their team repeating this process 4x before finishing through/inside the barn after the final lap.

🗺️ Course Map

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The event will consist of running 4 laps that are roughly 2 miles each. The course is located at the Lakewood Nature Preserve just outside of Greenville. This event is held at a nature preserve with an old barn that has been repurposed as an educational center of sustainability and renewable energy. The 2 mile course is held on a grass path that is very wide and includes a few rolling hills. During the route keep your eyes up looking for deer, birds, and a few fox meandering through the woods.