The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

🌌 Event Overview

• What: Embrace the thrill of running under the starry winter sky at the Longest Night Trail and Ultra Run at Lakewood Nature Preserve. This extraordinary event invites runners to experience the beauty and challenge of an overnight race, starting at sunset and continuing until sunrise.
• Location: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC.
• Event Date: December 20, 2025.
• Distance Options: 50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k.

🏞️ Race Experience

• Scenic Trails: As you traverse the winding trails of Lakewood Nature Preserve, you'll be surrounded by the quiet beauty of winter, illuminated by moonlight and the occasional headlamp.
• Accessibility: The course offers a variety of distances to challenge every level of runner, accommodating both seasoned ultrarunners and those new to the sport.
• Aid Stations: Along the way, aid stations with warm beverages and snacks will keep you fueled and motivated.
• Community Gathering: After hours of exhilarating running, the welcoming glow of warm fire pits awaits you at the barn to share stories and celebrate achievements.

🌲 Lakewood Nature Preserve

• Size: The Preserve at Lakewood is a 120-acre parcel of land which features forest land, rolling grass trails, and a Sustainability Education Center.
• Wildlife: Home to countless plant and animal species, including red cedar, maple, hickory, white-tailed deer, and various bird species.
• Course Details: 1.5-mile cross-country style course with a set number of laps to complete your race distance, ensuring a unique challenge.
• Weather Preparedness: Participants can seek shelter in the barn if conditions become too cold or rainy.

📋 Event Details

• Start Time: All races start at 6:00 PM.
• Packet Pickup: 4:30 PM inside the barn adjacent to participant parking.
• Lap Requirements:
  • 50 miles (34 Laps)
  • 50k (21 Laps)
  • Marathon (18 Laps)
  • Half Marathon (9 Laps)
  • 10k (4 Laps)

🗺️ Course Map

Click for Strava Course Map - HERE

This event is held at a nature preserve featuring a 1.5-mile course on a wide grass path that includes a few rolling hills. Headlamps are required during the route.

🥤 Aid Stations

We will have one aid station at the start/finish line offering snacks and beverages including pickles, cookies, broth, water, and more. Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations.

🏕️ Personal Tent Set Up & Drop Bags

The Barn will serve as the Start/Finish line with dry resting areas between laps. Participants can set up 10 x 10 canopies along the course adjacent to parking, and are encouraged to bring firewood for warmth. Please ensure personal belongings are off the course to maintain safety for all runners.