Cottonmouth 8 Mile
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Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is an 8 mile trail event held June 5, 2027, at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. The course is a two mile grassy loop run four times, with rolling hills, tree cover and potential wildlife sightings such as deer and foxes. A rustic barn at the start and finish serves as race headquarters and the beer-staging area.
The event offers two entry formats: solo runners complete all four laps, or relay teams of two to four share the laps with one runner per lap. Before each lap participants receive a mystery brew from a pooled selection of beers brought by entrants; volunteers hand the drink already opened and poured. A non-alcoholic division is available for under 21 and other runners who prefer carbonated alternatives; that division is scored separately.
Facilities include ample field parking adjacent to the barn (a five dollar fee is collected during registration), three portable toilets at the start/finish, gear check for brought beverages, and water at the finish line. There are no aid stations on the loop.
Entries include chip timing with live results, a finisher medal, race-day extras and free admission to the post-race Beer Olympics. Awards are given to top solo finishers, top teams by division, and age group places. The race supports the Greenwood Genetic Center and participates in the Upstate Giving Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
