Cottonmouth 8 Mile
Greenville, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Event
The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is scheduled for June 6, 2026 at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC (220 Lakewood Dr, Greenville, SC 29607). Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. The event is presented by the Upstate Race Series.
Format and course
The event is an 8-mile trail event offered as a solo race or a relay for teams of 2 to 4. The course is a 2-mile grassy trail loop run four times. Timing uses chip timing with four lap splits.
The event uses a BYOB "Russian roulette" format: each runner brings four beers (5%+ ABV) that are placed into a communal iced pool. Before each lap, a volunteer hands the runner a randomly selected, already opened beer to consume before running that lap. Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted; minors and sober participants must use carbonated alternatives.
Registration includes a finisher medal, custom race bib, event-themed giveaways, complimentary race photos, free admission to Lakewood Nature Preserve, and admission to a post-race Beer Olympics. The post-race program lists yard games such as beer pong, tug-of-war, cornhole, spike ball, and dodgeball. Awards are given to top overall solo finishers and to top teams in men’s, women’s, mixed/open, masters (40+), and youth (under 21) divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.