Cottonmouth 8 Mile
Greenville, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Event details
The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay takes place on June 6, 2026 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Dr, Greenville, SC 29607. The main event is 8 miles, run as four laps of a 2-mile grassy trail loop. The event supports the Upstate Running Club youth team. Registration shows a current price of $24 (previously $35) and a youth price of $15; vendor/sponsorship entries are listed at $100. Transfers and distance changes are permitted. No refunds or deferrals are offered unless the event sells out.
Format, rules and amenities
The race offers solo and relay options. Solo runners complete all four laps; relays consist of teams of 2–4 with one runner per lap. Drinking is part of the format: before each lap runners must consume a randomly selected beer from a BYOB community pool. Each runner is asked to bring four beers of 5%+ ABV for the communal iced pool. The drinking portion is for participants aged 21 and older; minors and sober runners may use carbonated non-alcoholic alternatives. Timing is chip-based with four lap splits. Included in registration are a finisher medal, custom bib, race photos, post-race food and party elements, and admission to post-race Beer Olympics games. Awards are given to top overall solo finishers and to teams across men, women, mixed/open, masters (40+), and youth divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.