The Longest Night 50mi
Greenville, United States • 20-21 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra run scheduled for December 20-21, 2025 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC. Donations and race proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Packet pickup is held inside the preserve barn. The event lists free admission to the preserve.
Course, distances, and support
The course uses a 1.5-mile loop on wide grassy trails with rolling hills. The venue offers free parking and space for tents or a setup inside the barn.
- 50 miles - 34 laps
- 50K - 21 laps
- Marathon (26.2 mi) - 18 laps
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) - 9 laps
- 10K - 4 laps
Aid station items listed include hot soup and broth; pickles, chips, candy, and fig newtons; and water, Coke, and ginger ale. The event is cup-less, so participants must bring their own hydration vessel. Listed event swag includes a finisher medal, a custom race bib, a temporary race tattoo, event-themed giveaways, a collapsible hydration cup, and complimentary race photos. Volunteers who complete a 3-hour shift are offered a free entry to an Upstate Race Series-owned event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.