Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay

Race Overview

• Event: Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
• Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
• Location: Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
• URL: Race Registration

Race Description

Run fast. Drink hard. Don't get bit. 🥳

• Event Structure: Four laps. Four beers. One two-mile grassy loop that gets meaningfully harder each time around.
• Team Option: Run solo or split it as a relay team of two to four, one runner per lap.
• Beer Pool: Every beer you bring goes into a giant iced kitty pool. When it's your turn, a volunteer hands you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured. You drink it, you run it. Drink, run, repeat.
• Non-Alcoholic Option: Runners under 21 and anyone who would rather stay sober run the same course with non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives.

Course Highlights

• Trail Type: A two-mile grassy trail loop through the scenic, shady Lakewood Nature Preserve.
• Wildlife: Expect rolling hills, deer, and foxes in the trees.
• Race HQ: A rustic barn serving as the race headquarters and beer-staging zone.
• Event Format: The hills feel bigger after a beer, which is the design of the event.

Race Day Details

• What: Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay — 8 Mile Solo and the 8 Mile Beerlay (relay teams of 2–4).
• When: Saturday, June 5, 2027 — 4:00 PM start, running to 8:00 PM.
• Where: Lakewood Nature Preserve — start and finish at The Barn.
• Packet Pickup: On site inside The Barn from 3:00 PM, 90 minutes before the start.

Course Overview

• Loop Details: A two-mile grassy trail loop, run four times.
• Scenic Features: Rolling hills and wildlife sightings.
• Rustic Setting: Features a rustic barn that serves as race HQ.
• Map: View Course Map →

Parking Information

• Availability: Ample parking in the field lots adjacent to the barn.
• Fee: A $5 fee during registration covers your special use permit and entry into the facility.

Aid Stations

• Aid Availability: No aid station on the loop: water is at the finish line.
• Post-Race Snack: Post-race pizza available (teams can pre-order during race week).
• Hydration: Water at the finish line and a mystery beer before every lap.
• Official Sponsor: Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor.

What’s Included

• Free Beer Olympics Admission: Includes beer pong, tug of war, and more.
• Custom Race Bib: Your badge of the journey.
• Chip Timing: Track your effort, splits included.
• Custom Finisher Medal: To commemorate your triumph.

Race Awards

• Top 3 Overall: Solo awards for male and female.
• Top 3 Teams: In each division (Men's, Women's, Mixed, etc.).
• Age Group Awards: Medals for the top finishers in each age category.
• Series Recognition: Counts toward season-long recognition in the Upstate Brew Series.

Groups & Teams

• Discount: $5 discount & refund for groups with 5+ members.
• Running Clubs: Upstate Race Series welcomes regional running clubs.
• Join the Fun: Sign up and share with friends for race discounts.

Good to Know

• Dogs: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course.
• Headphones: Allowed but we will have music playing.
• Packet Pickup: Team captains can handle this.
• Spectators: Welcome, but expect overflow parking.

Managing Your Registration

• Profile Management: Sign in to RunSignUp to manage your entry.
• Entry Changes: Transfer your entry or switch distances.
• Final Policy: All entries are final, no refunds.

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