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

🌳 The Longest Day

This event takes place on June 14, 2025, at 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC.

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: The Longest Day 100k.

🏞️ Event Overview

• Location: The Preserve at Lakewood is a 120-acre parcel of land featuring forest land, dirt trails, and The Sustainability Education Center.
• Wildlife: The land is home to countless plant/animal species including red cedar, hickory, white-tailed deer, and various types of birds.
• Welcome: Join us at the nature preserve for an event that welcomes every level of runner!
• Finisher Awards: Awards for everyone who completes at least 13.1 miles or more.

🕖 Race Details

• Start Time: All participants will start at 6:30 AM.
• Diminishing Time Cutoffs: The cutoff for each lap will be one minute less than the previous lap.
• First Place: The first runner to complete the 31st lap will be the winner.
• Completion: If you can't finish the 2-mile loop in the required time, please ring the cowbell and turn in your race bib.

🏃‍♂️ Course Description

• Nature Preserve: Held at a nature preserve featuring an educational center of sustainability.
• Trail: The 2-mile course is on a wide grass path with a few rolling hills.
• Wildlife: Keep an eye out for deer, birds, and foxes during the route.

🍏 Aid Stations

• No Water Source: The Nature Preserve has no water or power source: plan your nutrition accordingly.
• Basic Aid Station: At the start/finish line, items may include pickles, cookies, chips, and pretzels.
• Hydration: Available drinks include water, coke, and ginger ale.
• Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel at aid stations.

🏕️ Personal Tent Setup & Drop Bags

• Permitted Areas: Athletes can have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station in the open field.
• Respect the Course: Ensure personal belongings do not impede runners or traffic.
• Cleanup: After finishing, please pack in and pack out to leave the area better than you found it.