The Longest Night 50mi

Greenville, United States • 20-21 Dec 2025

The Longest Night is a nocturnal trail run in Greenville, SC, at Lakewood Nature Preserve. It offers 50 miles (34 laps), 50k (21 laps), marathon (18 laps), half marathon (9 laps), and 10k (4 laps) on a 1.5-mile grassy loop with rolling hills. Runners trace the night on a looped course, embracing a fireside, communal atmosphere as the night gives way to dawn.

Aid stations serve hot soup and drinks, with a cup-less policy. The event includes post-race music and gathering, plus finishers receive a medal, custom bib, and glow-themed swag. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miles
50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Jones Gap State Park near Marietta, SC, traversing the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. The route includes Rainbow Falls, a Rim of the Gap Trail section, and a climb toward Little Pinnacle Mountain along rugged single-track trail..

The Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk is a scenic trail race held at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Covering an 8k (approximately 5 miles) loop, the course features soft natural trails, single-track paths, and wooden boardwalks crossing wetlands and rivers, with 285 feet of elevati..

True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race in Spartanburg, SC, along the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. The course runs from Cedar Springs Baptist Church to Croft State Park and is described as moderate with some hills and technical sections, best for expe..

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring a challenging course with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, runners navigate single-track trails, wide switchbacks, and two major climbs while passing three lakes..

The Sadlers Creek Stumble is a fall trail running and camping event held at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 32-hour 100-mile challenge, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all set on scenic, looped trails around Lake Hartwell. The cou..

Hosted at Camp Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC, the Prisoner of War Trail Race offers three distances: 50k, 25k, and 8 miles. The course centers on a figure-eight layout: two loops for the 50k, one loop for the 25k, and the northern section for the 8-mile option, with an aid checkpoint at the Ac..