The Longest Day 100k
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The Longest Day
The Longest Day takes place June 12, 2027 at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. The event uses a two-mile grass loop that winds through 120 acres of forest and open field, passing red cedar and maple trees and offering sections of shade. Wildlife sightings may include white-tailed deer, box turtles, and foxes.
Distances available:
- 100K, 31 laps
- 50 Mile, 25 laps
- 50K, 16 laps
- 26.2, 14 laps
- 13.1, 7 laps
The event runs as an elimination format: each two-mile lap has a cutoff that is one minute shorter than the previous lap. The first lap allows 45 minutes and the thirty-first lap allows 15 minutes; missing a cutoff ends a participant's race, at which point they ring the cowbell and return their bib. Every finisher who covers at least 10K earns a medal. Age group awards are given for multiple categories, and the race counts toward the Upstate Ultra Series.
On-site logistics include parking for a small fee collected at registration, a single aid station at the barn providing water, soda, and snacks, and no water or power on site so crews must bring supplies. Camping is available the night before, bibs are picked up on site, gear can be stored in the barn, and free race photos are provided after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
