Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $31.74 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the annual Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay, happening on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the picturesque Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC! This unique event is all about combining trail running with a fun twist—beer! Whether you're a solo speedster or looking to team up with friends, you can tackle 8 miles of exhilarating fun. The race consists of four laps on a scenic 2-mile trail loop, where you'll sip on randomly-selected beers before each lap. Embrace the hilarity and challenge as you run, drink, and maybe even dodge a cottonmouth or two!
But the excitement doesn’t end at the finish line! After the race, join in on the post-race Beer Olympics, where you can enjoy delicious pizza and engage in classic yard games like beer pong, tug of war, and cornhole. With a lively atmosphere, free race photos, custom bibs, and plenty of giveaways, the Cottonmouth Beerlay promises a day filled with unforgettable memories and laughter. Don’t miss out on this beer-fueled adventure—mark your calendars and prepare for a wild ride in Greenville!
But the excitement doesn’t end at the finish line! After the race, join in on the post-race Beer Olympics, where you can enjoy delicious pizza and engage in classic yard games like beer pong, tug of war, and cornhole. With a lively atmosphere, free race photos, custom bibs, and plenty of giveaways, the Cottonmouth Beerlay promises a day filled with unforgettable memories and laughter. Don’t miss out on this beer-fueled adventure—mark your calendars and prepare for a wild ride in Greenville!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL COTTONMOUTH BEERLAY!
RUN FAST. DRINK HARD. DONT GET BIT.
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE TRAIL RUNNING, RANDOM BEERS, AND YOUR MOST COMPETITIVE (AND POSSIBLY LEAST COORDINATED) FRIENDS? THE COTTONMOUTH BEERLAY, BABY! THIS WILD RACE AT THE BEAUTIFUL LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE IS BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF GLORIOUS CHAOS, BEER-FUELED MILES, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.
YOU CAN RUN IT SOLO IF YOU'RE A ONE-PERSON PARTY MACHINE, OR GRAB A FEW BEER-LOVING BUDDIES AND TACKLE IT AS A RELAY TEAM OF 24. EITHER WAY, YOU'RE IN FOR 8 MILES OF PURE, RIDICULOUS FUN.
_ARE YOU FAST ENOUGH TO OUTRUN THE COTTONMOUTH? OR WILL THE BEER BITE FIRST?_
HOW IT WORKS:
EACH LAP IS A 2-MILE TRAIL LOOP THROUGH THE PRESERVE. YOULL DO IT 4 TIMES TOTAL.
BEFORE EVERY LAP, RUNNERS MUST CONSUME A RANDOMLY-SELECTED BEER FROM THE BYOB COMMUNITY POOL
SOLO RUNNERS DO IT ALL THEMSELVES. RELAY TEAMS TAG IN ONE RUNNER PER LAP.
21+ ONLY FOR THE DRINKING PORTION, OF COURSE. MINORS MAY RUN WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVES.
BYOB RUSSIAN ROULETTE (A COTTONMOUTH CLASSIC)
EACH RUNNER BRINGS 4 BEERS (5%+ ABV), WHICH ARE TOSSED INTO OUR GIANT ICED COMMUNITY KITTY POOL.
WHEN IT'S YOUR TURN TO RUN, A VOLUNTEER WILL HAND YOU A MYSTERY BREW, ALREADY CRACKED AND POURED.
YOU DRINK IT, YOU RUN IT. DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES.
NO SWAPPING. NO PEEKING. NO MERCY.
POST-RACE BEER OLYMPICS
THE PARTY DEFINITELY DOESNT STOP AT THE FINISH LINE.
ONCE EVERYONES STUMBLED THEIR FINAL LAP, WE CRANK UP THE MUSIC, TOSS SOME PIZZA YOUR WAY, AND BREAK OUT THE BEER OLYMPICS YARD GAMES:
BEER PONG
TUG OF WAR
DODGEBALL
CORNHOLE
MALE SIGN HILLBILLY GOLF
SPIKE BALL
RACE DETAILS:
LOCATION: 220 LAKEWOOD PRESERVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
START TIME: 5:00 PM
8 MILE SOLO 4 LAPS, 4 BEERS
8 MILE RELAY (2-4 PEOPLE) 4 LAPS TOTAL, 1 LAP PER RUNNER PER ROUND
PACKET PICKUP: ON-SITE STARTING AT 4:00 PM
STRAVA COURSE MAP COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
THE COURSE:
HELD AT THE SCENIC AND SHADY LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE JUST OUTSIDE GREENVILLE, SC, THE COURSE FEATURES:
* A 2-mile grassy trail loop
* Rolling hills (they feel bigger after a beer)
* Wildlife sightings (deer, foxes, and maybe your dignity)
* A rustic barn that serves as our race HQ and beer-staging zone
* This isnt just any trailits a celebration of running, nature, and fermented grain-based hydration.
BONUS VIBES:
PIZZA & PARTY AFTER YOU FINISH
FREE RACE PHOTOS
CUSTOM RACE BIBS + GIVEAWAY SWAG
GOOD TUNES, LOUD LAUGHS, AND A WILD CREW
SUPPORT FOR A LOCAL NATURE PRESERVE & SUSTAINABLE FUN
RUN FAST. DRINK HARD. DONT GET BIT.
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU COMBINE TRAIL RUNNING, RANDOM BEERS, AND YOUR MOST COMPETITIVE (AND POSSIBLY LEAST COORDINATED) FRIENDS? THE COTTONMOUTH BEERLAY, BABY! THIS WILD RACE AT THE BEAUTIFUL LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE IS BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF GLORIOUS CHAOS, BEER-FUELED MILES, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.
YOU CAN RUN IT SOLO IF YOU'RE A ONE-PERSON PARTY MACHINE, OR GRAB A FEW BEER-LOVING BUDDIES AND TACKLE IT AS A RELAY TEAM OF 24. EITHER WAY, YOU'RE IN FOR 8 MILES OF PURE, RIDICULOUS FUN.
_ARE YOU FAST ENOUGH TO OUTRUN THE COTTONMOUTH? OR WILL THE BEER BITE FIRST?_
HOW IT WORKS:
EACH LAP IS A 2-MILE TRAIL LOOP THROUGH THE PRESERVE. YOULL DO IT 4 TIMES TOTAL.
BEFORE EVERY LAP, RUNNERS MUST CONSUME A RANDOMLY-SELECTED BEER FROM THE BYOB COMMUNITY POOL
SOLO RUNNERS DO IT ALL THEMSELVES. RELAY TEAMS TAG IN ONE RUNNER PER LAP.
21+ ONLY FOR THE DRINKING PORTION, OF COURSE. MINORS MAY RUN WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVES.
BYOB RUSSIAN ROULETTE (A COTTONMOUTH CLASSIC)
EACH RUNNER BRINGS 4 BEERS (5%+ ABV), WHICH ARE TOSSED INTO OUR GIANT ICED COMMUNITY KITTY POOL.
WHEN IT'S YOUR TURN TO RUN, A VOLUNTEER WILL HAND YOU A MYSTERY BREW, ALREADY CRACKED AND POURED.
YOU DRINK IT, YOU RUN IT. DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES.
NO SWAPPING. NO PEEKING. NO MERCY.
POST-RACE BEER OLYMPICS
THE PARTY DEFINITELY DOESNT STOP AT THE FINISH LINE.
ONCE EVERYONES STUMBLED THEIR FINAL LAP, WE CRANK UP THE MUSIC, TOSS SOME PIZZA YOUR WAY, AND BREAK OUT THE BEER OLYMPICS YARD GAMES:
BEER PONG
TUG OF WAR
DODGEBALL
CORNHOLE
MALE SIGN HILLBILLY GOLF
SPIKE BALL
RACE DETAILS:
LOCATION: 220 LAKEWOOD PRESERVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
START TIME: 5:00 PM
8 MILE SOLO 4 LAPS, 4 BEERS
8 MILE RELAY (2-4 PEOPLE) 4 LAPS TOTAL, 1 LAP PER RUNNER PER ROUND
PACKET PICKUP: ON-SITE STARTING AT 4:00 PM
STRAVA COURSE MAP COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
THE COURSE:
HELD AT THE SCENIC AND SHADY LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE JUST OUTSIDE GREENVILLE, SC, THE COURSE FEATURES:
* A 2-mile grassy trail loop
* Rolling hills (they feel bigger after a beer)
* Wildlife sightings (deer, foxes, and maybe your dignity)
* A rustic barn that serves as our race HQ and beer-staging zone
* This isnt just any trailits a celebration of running, nature, and fermented grain-based hydration.
BONUS VIBES:
PIZZA & PARTY AFTER YOU FINISH
FREE RACE PHOTOS
CUSTOM RACE BIBS + GIVEAWAY SWAG
GOOD TUNES, LOUD LAUGHS, AND A WILD CREW
SUPPORT FOR A LOCAL NATURE PRESERVE & SUSTAINABLE FUN
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