Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
- Date Sat 5th June 2027
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay on Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the scenic Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina! This unique event combines the excitement of running with the joy of beer, featuring an 8-mile solo race or a Beerlay relay option for teams of 2 to 4 participants. Runners will tackle four laps of a challenging yet enjoyable 2-mile grassy loop, where each lap gets a bit tougher as they sip on a mystery brew provided by volunteers.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, laughter, and competition. The Cottonmouth event promises not only a fantastic running experience but also post-race festivities, including complimentary admission to the Beer Olympics featuring games like beer pong, tug of war, and cornhole, along with delicious pizza and music to keep the energy high. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with friends, this event caters to all, including non-drinkers with a special scoring division. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, challenge yourself, and celebrate with your community!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, laughter, and competition. The Cottonmouth event promises not only a fantastic running experience but also post-race festivities, including complimentary admission to the Beer Olympics featuring games like beer pong, tug of war, and cornhole, along with delicious pizza and music to keep the energy high. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with friends, this event caters to all, including non-drinkers with a special scoring division. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, challenge yourself, and celebrate with your community!
Organiser's Description
Upstate Race Series / Upstate Brew Series
COTTONMOUTH 8 MILE & BEERLAY
8 MI
Solo or Beerlay
Run fast. Drink hard. Don't get bit.
Sat, Jun 5
2027
4:00 PM
start
Lakewood Nature Preserve
Greenville, SC
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=56094]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607]Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/56094]Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]Apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/cottonmouth-beerlay]
Four laps. Four beers. One two-mile grassy loop that gets meaningfully harder each time around. Run it solo, or split it as a relay team of two to four, one runner per lap. Every beer you bring goes into a giant iced kitty pool, and when it is your turn a volunteer hands you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured. You drink it, you run it. Drink, run, repeat.
Runner Feedback
RACE DAY DETAILS
Saturday, June 5, 2027 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607].
3:00 PM
Packet pickup opens
On site inside The Barn from 3:00 PM, 90 minutes before the start. Team captains may collect the whole team's bib and timing tag.
4:00 PM
Start
Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay 8 Mile Solo (four 2-mile laps, four beers) and the 8 Mile Beerlay (relay teams of 24, one runner per lap).
Every lap
A mystery brew
Every beer you bring goes into a giant iced kitty pool, and when it is your turn a volunteer hands you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured. You drink it, you run it.
On course
Two-mile grassy loop
A two-mile grassy trail loop through the scenic, shady Lakewood Nature Preserve just outside Greenville, run four times.
Finish
Beer Olympics and pizza
Free Beer Olympics admission is included with every entry beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball plus music, a post-race party, and pizza.
After
Results and photos
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page.
COURSE OR RACE HIGHLIGHT
The course is genuinely pleasant a two-mile grassy trail loop through the shade of Lakewood Nature Preserve, rolling hills, deer and foxes in the trees, and a rustic barn serving as race HQ and beer-staging zone. The hills feel bigger after a beer, which is the entire design of the event. Nothing about the terrain is hard. The format is what makes it hard.
You do not have to drink to take part. Runners under 21 and anyone who would rather stay sober run the same course with non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives and are scored in their own division, alongside Men's, Women's, Mixed, Mixed Masters and Youth. Free Beer Olympics admission is included with every entry beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball plus music, a post-race party, and pizza.
THE COURSE
A two-mile grassy trail loop through the scenic, shady Lakewood Nature Preserve just outside Greenville, run four times. Rolling hills, wildlife sightings deer, foxes, and maybe your dignity and a rustic barn that serves as race HQ and beer-staging zone.
View the course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
PARKING
Ample parking in the field lots adjacent to the barn and the start/finish lines. There is a $5 fee paid during registration covering your special use permit and entry into the facility, so nothing is owed on race day.
AID STATIONS
NO AID STATION ON THE LOOP. WATER IS AT THE FINISH LINE AND, OF COURSE, BEER AT THE BARN BEFORE EVERY LAP.
AVAILABLE SNACKS
Post-race pizza (teams can pre-order during race week)
HYDRATION
Water at the finish lineA mystery beer before every lap
WHAT'S INCLUDED
FREE BEER OLYMPICS ADMISSION
Beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball.
CUSTOM RACE BIB
Your badge of the journey.
CHIP TIMING & LIVE RESULTS
Track your effort, splits included.
RACE BRANDED FINISHER MEDAL
To commemorate the triumph.
CUSTOM RACE TATTOO
Wear the moment proudly.
EVENT-THEMED GIVEAWAYS
A little extra swag for finishing strong.
RACE STICKERS
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.
A MYSTERY BREW EVERY LAP
A volunteer hands you a randomly drawn beer from the kitty, already cracked and poured.
A NON-ALCOHOLIC DIVISION
Under-21 and sober runners race the same course with carbonated alternatives, scored in their own division.
POST RACE VIBES AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory hang around at the finish line and celebrate.
From past races. See all race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
RACE AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL, SOLO (MALE & FEMALE, 21+)
The three fastest solo runners of each gender four laps, four beers, one time.
TOP 3 TEAMS IN EACH DIVISION
Relay teams are scored in six separate divisions, so you are racing crews built like yours: Men's, Women's, Mixed, Mixed Masters (40+), Youth (under 21), and Non-Alcoholic.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.
SERIES RECOGNITION
This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series:
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
GIVING BACK
This race supports
Greenwood Genetic Center
A Greenwood nonprofit providing genetic testing, clinical care and research on genetic disorders, with clinics around South Carolina. They host their own race too: Race the Helix. Visit Greenwood Genetic Center [https://ggc.org/]Race the Helix [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/].
GROUPS & TEAMS
$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
Create or join a race group [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]
GOOD TO KNOW
Are dogs allowed on the course?
Yes
Are headphones or earbuds allowed?
Yes, but we will have music jamming.
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes team captains can pick up the team's race bib and timing tag.
Is there race-day registration?
Yes, on your personal mobile device.
Where are the start and finish lines?
At The Barn.
Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
Gear check for your BYOB beer is at the tables just outside The Barn. You are also permitted to set up a personal tent or staging area around the barn.
Are there restrooms near the start/finish?
Yes, three portable toilets at the start/finish lines.
Do I have to drink to take part?
No. Runners under 21 and anyone who would rather not drink run with non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives and are scored in their own division.
Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal. Shirts can be purchased from our Apparel Now store.
What happens if there's bad weather?
Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays see Managing Your Registration below.
Can spectators come watch?
Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby. You'll see your runner pass by every lap.
When will results and photos be available?
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.
MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION
Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself there is no need to email us first. From there you can:
Transfer your entry to another runner
Switch to a different distance at this race
Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
Update your personal details name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases
ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. We do not offer refunds or deferrals but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Follow along, gear up, and keep up with everything Upstate Race Series
This race
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=56094]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607]
Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]
Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/56094]
Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Race apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/cottonmouth-beerlay]
Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
Series & giving
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]
Greenwood Genetic Center [https://ggc.org/]
Race the Helix [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville]
Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Upstate Race Series
UpstateRaceSeries.com [https://www.upstateraceseries.com]
Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com
Instagram @upstateraceseries [https://www.instagram.com/upstateraceseries]
Facebook: Upstate Event Management [https://www.facebook.com/UpstateEventManagement]
Apparel store [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/]
COTTONMOUTH 8 MILE & BEERLAY
8 MI
Solo or Beerlay
Run fast. Drink hard. Don't get bit.
Sat, Jun 5
2027
4:00 PM
start
Lakewood Nature Preserve
Greenville, SC
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=56094]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607]Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/56094]Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]Apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/cottonmouth-beerlay]
Four laps. Four beers. One two-mile grassy loop that gets meaningfully harder each time around. Run it solo, or split it as a relay team of two to four, one runner per lap. Every beer you bring goes into a giant iced kitty pool, and when it is your turn a volunteer hands you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured. You drink it, you run it. Drink, run, repeat.
Runner Feedback
RACE DAY DETAILS
Saturday, June 5, 2027 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607].
3:00 PM
Packet pickup opens
On site inside The Barn from 3:00 PM, 90 minutes before the start. Team captains may collect the whole team's bib and timing tag.
4:00 PM
Start
Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay 8 Mile Solo (four 2-mile laps, four beers) and the 8 Mile Beerlay (relay teams of 24, one runner per lap).
Every lap
A mystery brew
Every beer you bring goes into a giant iced kitty pool, and when it is your turn a volunteer hands you a mystery brew, already cracked and poured. You drink it, you run it.
On course
Two-mile grassy loop
A two-mile grassy trail loop through the scenic, shady Lakewood Nature Preserve just outside Greenville, run four times.
Finish
Beer Olympics and pizza
Free Beer Olympics admission is included with every entry beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball plus music, a post-race party, and pizza.
After
Results and photos
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page.
COURSE OR RACE HIGHLIGHT
The course is genuinely pleasant a two-mile grassy trail loop through the shade of Lakewood Nature Preserve, rolling hills, deer and foxes in the trees, and a rustic barn serving as race HQ and beer-staging zone. The hills feel bigger after a beer, which is the entire design of the event. Nothing about the terrain is hard. The format is what makes it hard.
You do not have to drink to take part. Runners under 21 and anyone who would rather stay sober run the same course with non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives and are scored in their own division, alongside Men's, Women's, Mixed, Mixed Masters and Youth. Free Beer Olympics admission is included with every entry beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball plus music, a post-race party, and pizza.
THE COURSE
A two-mile grassy trail loop through the scenic, shady Lakewood Nature Preserve just outside Greenville, run four times. Rolling hills, wildlife sightings deer, foxes, and maybe your dignity and a rustic barn that serves as race HQ and beer-staging zone.
View the course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
PARKING
Ample parking in the field lots adjacent to the barn and the start/finish lines. There is a $5 fee paid during registration covering your special use permit and entry into the facility, so nothing is owed on race day.
AID STATIONS
NO AID STATION ON THE LOOP. WATER IS AT THE FINISH LINE AND, OF COURSE, BEER AT THE BARN BEFORE EVERY LAP.
AVAILABLE SNACKS
Post-race pizza (teams can pre-order during race week)
HYDRATION
Water at the finish lineA mystery beer before every lap
WHAT'S INCLUDED
FREE BEER OLYMPICS ADMISSION
Beer pong, tug of war, dodgeball, cornhole, hillbilly golf and spike ball.
CUSTOM RACE BIB
Your badge of the journey.
CHIP TIMING & LIVE RESULTS
Track your effort, splits included.
RACE BRANDED FINISHER MEDAL
To commemorate the triumph.
CUSTOM RACE TATTOO
Wear the moment proudly.
EVENT-THEMED GIVEAWAYS
A little extra swag for finishing strong.
RACE STICKERS
Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop.
A MYSTERY BREW EVERY LAP
A volunteer hands you a randomly drawn beer from the kitty, already cracked and poured.
A NON-ALCOHOLIC DIVISION
Under-21 and sober runners race the same course with carbonated alternatives, scored in their own division.
POST RACE VIBES AND MEDIA COVERAGE
Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory hang around at the finish line and celebrate.
From past races. See all race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
RACE AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL, SOLO (MALE & FEMALE, 21+)
The three fastest solo runners of each gender four laps, four beers, one time.
TOP 3 TEAMS IN EACH DIVISION
Relay teams are scored in six separate divisions, so you are racing crews built like yours: Men's, Women's, Mixed, Mixed Masters (40+), Youth (under 21), and Non-Alcoholic.
AGE GROUP AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.
SERIES RECOGNITION
This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series:
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
GIVING BACK
This race supports
Greenwood Genetic Center
A Greenwood nonprofit providing genetic testing, clinical care and research on genetic disorders, with clinics around South Carolina. They host their own race too: Race the Helix. Visit Greenwood Genetic Center [https://ggc.org/]Race the Helix [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville]Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/].
GROUPS & TEAMS
$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members
The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.
Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.
Create or join a race group [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]
GOOD TO KNOW
Are dogs allowed on the course?
Yes
Are headphones or earbuds allowed?
Yes, but we will have music jamming.
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Yes team captains can pick up the team's race bib and timing tag.
Is there race-day registration?
Yes, on your personal mobile device.
Where are the start and finish lines?
At The Barn.
Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?
Gear check for your BYOB beer is at the tables just outside The Barn. You are also permitted to set up a personal tent or staging area around the barn.
Are there restrooms near the start/finish?
Yes, three portable toilets at the start/finish lines.
Do I have to drink to take part?
No. Runners under 21 and anyone who would rather not drink run with non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives and are scored in their own division.
Will I get a medal or a shirt?
All finishers receive a medal. Shirts can be purchased from our Apparel Now store.
What happens if there's bad weather?
Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays see Managing Your Registration below.
Can spectators come watch?
Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby. You'll see your runner pass by every lap.
When will results and photos be available?
Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 4872 hours on our Facebook page we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.
MANAGING YOUR REGISTRATION
Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself there is no need to email us first. From there you can:
Transfer your entry to another runner
Switch to a different distance at this race
Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
Update your personal details name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases
ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. We do not offer refunds or deferrals but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry. Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Follow along, gear up, and keep up with everything Upstate Race Series
This race
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=56094]
Course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
Directions [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607]
Race groups [https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/56094]
Results [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/56094]
Race photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Race apparel [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/collections/cottonmouth-beerlay]
Manage my registration [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
Series & giving
Upstate Brew Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateBeer]
Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]
Greenwood Genetic Center [https://ggc.org/]
Race the Helix [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RaceTheHelixGreenville]
Donate [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/CottonmouthBeerlay]
Upstate Race Series
UpstateRaceSeries.com [https://www.upstateraceseries.com]
Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com
Instagram @upstateraceseries [https://www.instagram.com/upstateraceseries]
Facebook: Upstate Event Management [https://www.facebook.com/UpstateEventManagement]
Apparel store [https://upstateraceseries.myshopify.com/]
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Cottonmouth 8 Mile (Relay or Solo)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Socks
Sat 5th June 2027 (4:00PM EDT)
$22.20
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