Cottonmouth 8 Mile

Greenville, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay takes place on June 6, 2026 at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. The event offers individual and team entries and uses chip timing with four lap splits.

  • 8 miles (solo)
  • 8 miles (relay, 2-4 people)

Format, course and included items

The course is a 2-mile grassy trail loop at Lakewood Nature Preserve, run four times for a total of 8 miles. The route features rolling hills, wooded and shady sections, wildlife sightings, and a rustic barn that serves as race headquarters and beer staging.

This is a BYOB event with a community "Russian roulette" pool. Each participant brings four beers (5%+ ABV) that are placed in an iced pool. Before each lap runners consume a randomly selected, already opened pour from the pool. Relay teams tag one runner per lap. The drinking portion is limited to participants aged 21 and over; minors and sober participants may use carbonated non-alcoholic alternatives.

Included with registration are a finisher medal, custom race bib, chip timing and lap splits, complimentary race photos, giveaway swag, free admission to Lakewood Nature Preserve, admission to post-race Beer Olympics, a hot dog bar, music, and team and solo awards by division including overall and age-group categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
Cottonmouth 8 Mile Relay (2-4 People)
8 mi
Cottonmouth 8 Mile Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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