Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay

Updates for 2027 Races Coming Soon!

Potential Updates to Course, Location, Time

New Swag, Apparel, Medals, and MORE!

Registration set to open for this race on September 1st

The First 50 TEAMS & 50 SOLO Participants Receive Custom Race Socks

🐍🍺 Welcome to the Annual Cottonmouth Beerlay! 🍺🐍

• Run fast: Drink hard. Don’t get bit.
• What: This wild race at the beautiful Lakewood Nature Preserve is back for another year of glorious chaos, beer-fueled miles, and unforgettable memories.
• Format: Run it solo or grab a few beer-loving buddies and tackle it as a relay team of 2–4.
• Challenge: Are you fast enough to outrun the Cottonmouth? Or will the beer bite first?

🏃‍♂️ How It Works:

• Course: Each lap is a 2-mile trail loop through the preserve. You’ll do it 4 times total.
• Beer: Before every lap, runners must consume a randomly-selected beer from the BYOB community pool.
• Participants: Solo runners do it all themselves. Relay teams tag in one runner per lap.
• Age restriction: 21+ only for the drinking portion. Minors may run with non-alcoholic alternatives but must be carbonated.

🥤 BYOB Russian Roulette (a Cottonmouth Classic)

• Bring your own: Each solo runner brings 4 beers (5%+ ABV) to toss into our giant iced community kitty pool.
• Mystery drink: A volunteer will hand you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured when it’s your turn to run.
• Deal: You drink it, you run it. Deal with the consequences.
• Rules: No swapping. No peeking. No mercy. Non-alcoholic drinks are permitted.

🏆 Post-Race Beer Olympics

• Party: The party doesn’t stop at the finish line. Once everyone’s stumbled their final lap, we crank up the music.
• Food: Pizza will be provided after the race.
• Activities: Beer Olympics yard games include:
• Games: Beer Pong, Tug of War, Dodgeball, Cornhole, Hillbilly Golf, Spike Ball.

📅 Race Details:

• Location: 220 Lakewood Preserve, Greenville, SC 29607
• Start Time: 4:00 PM
• Distance: 8 Mile Solo – 4 laps, 4 beers: 8 Mile Relay (2-4 people) – 4 laps total, 1 lap per runner per round.
• Packet Pickup: On-site starting at 3:00 PM
• Strava Course Map: COURSE MAP HERE

🌳 The Course:

• Trail: A 2-mile grassy trail loop located at Lakewood Nature Preserve.
• Terrain: Features rolling hills that feel bigger after a beer.
• Wildlife: Expect sightings of deer, foxes, and maybe your dignity.
• Headquarters: A rustic barn serves as our race HQ and beer-staging zone.

💥 Bonus Vibes:

• Pizza: Available for pre-order race week for teams.
• Photos: Free race photos will be taken.
• Swag: Custom race bibs and giveaway swag included.
• Atmosphere: Enjoy good tunes, loud laughs, and a wild crew.
• Support: Support for a local nature preserve & sustainable fun.

Learn More:

Cottonmouth Beerlay Official Page