The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

The Beechwood Family Farm has invited us to host one of the biggest Ultra Running Festivals in the state of South Carolina. We are proud to bring all of our favorite runners to this little farm in the Upstate of South Carolina. And you have 48 hours of fun filled frolicking with friends! I grew up in the cornfields of Indiana and Ohio so 90% of my running was on dirt roads in the middle of nowhere. I hope you all have the same feeling next weekend that I had when I was a kid. This event is hosting 300 runners trying to tackle goal distances from 50k all the way to 150 miles.

🌾 History of the Farm

• Couple's Beginnings: Eva "Elizabeth" Guest and Billy Ledford graduated from Slater-Marietta High School in the spring of 1961 and married shortly thereafter on November 21, 1961.
• Career Development: They both got jobs to support themselves while Elizabeth pursued nursing and Billy farmed during the day.
• Produce Fame: Today, Beechwood Farms is known for fresh, quality produce including strawberries, tomatoes, and sweet corn.
• Market Availability: Locally-grown vegetables can be purchased at Beechwood's Certified Roadside Market from May through October.

🗓️ Event Details

• What: The Country Mile 48 Hour
• Location: Beechwood Farms - 204 Bates Bridge Rd, Marietta, SC 29661
• When: All Races Start at Noon Friday and end at Noon on Sunday. You are welcome to start or finish anytime between that time frame.
• Packet Pickup: Will be between 10am - 11:45am.
• Food: Meal tickets can be purchased during registration for designated meal times during the weekend as well as on site (cash/card/venmo accepted).
• Coffee: Silva Coffee will be offering complimentary coffee.
• Cheerleading Fundraiser: Travelers Rest HS Cheerleading Squad will be serving meals as a team fundraiser.
• Haulin Hops: will be on site throughout the event serving some tasty cool beers!
• Car/RV Setup: ALL CAR & RV CAMPING MUST BE SET UP BETWEEN 7:30am to 11am FRIDAY. Race Starts at 12pm.

📏 The Country Mile 48 Hour

• Event Format: Complete as many full 4.167 Mile laps in 48 hours.
• Finisher Rewards: Belt Buckles for 100 Mile Finishers.

🏕️ Camping

• Camping Options: All runners are permitted to camp out during the race weekend.
• RV Reservations: A $50 reservation fee for RVs goes directly to the farm.
• Car and Tent Camping: Tent campers can set up a 15 x 15 space from 7:30am Friday to 7pm on Sunday included in their registration price.
• Day Use Parking: Lot located adjacent to the Beechwood Park Entrance.

🕒 Chip Timing Protocol

Upon arrival for packet pickup, you will receive a bib and a timing chip that corresponds with your bib number. The timing chip with a neoprene strap will be placed on one of your ankles. Each time you cross the finish line, your chip will be read and recorded.

🥗 Meal Option

Upstate Race Series will be offering a meal option for runners looking to grab some grub post run! Meal tickets must be ordered in advance due to pre-ordering for our event.

• Friday Dinner: 4pm to 7pm
• Saturday Breakfast: 9am to 11am
• Saturday Dinner: 5pm to 7pm
• Sunday Breakfast: 9am to 11am

🚑 Aid Stations

There will be one aid station at the start/finish of the loop. Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, and pretzels. Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page at The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk.