Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
- Date Sat 5th June 2027
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $19.55
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the annual Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay on Saturday, June 5th, 2027, in the beautiful Lakewood Nature Preserve, Greenville, SC! This unique event combines the thrill of trail running with the fun of beer drinking, creating an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. Runners can choose to tackle the 8-mile course solo or team up with friends in a relay format, where teams of 2-4 will conquer four 2-mile laps, each requiring a refreshing beer before hitting the trails.
As you navigate the scenic and slightly challenging terrain, keep an eye out for wildlife and embrace the camaraderie of fellow runners. The post-race festivities promise to keep the good times rolling with a lively atmosphere featuring pizza, music, and engaging Beer Olympics yard games like Beer Pong and Tug of War. Whether you're a competitive athlete or just looking for a good time with friends, the Cottonmouth Beerlay is all about fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories. Join the excitement and see if you can outrun the Cottonmouth—or if the beer will bite first!
As you navigate the scenic and slightly challenging terrain, keep an eye out for wildlife and embrace the camaraderie of fellow runners. The post-race festivities promise to keep the good times rolling with a lively atmosphere featuring pizza, music, and engaging Beer Olympics yard games like Beer Pong and Tug of War. Whether you're a competitive athlete or just looking for a good time with friends, the Cottonmouth Beerlay is all about fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories. Join the excitement and see if you can outrun the Cottonmouth—or if the beer will bite first!
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 AND SOBER FOLKS MAY RUN WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVES BUT MUST BE CARBONATED.
BYOB RUSSIAN ROULETTE (A COTTONMOUTH CLASSIC)
EACH SOLO RUNNER BRINGS 4 BEERS (5%+ ABV) (4 PER TEAM), 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.
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE OF COURSE PERMITTED. WE LOVE SOBRIETY BUT WE JUST HAVEN'T PRACTICED IT YET!
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
* Hillbilly Golf
* Spike Ball
RACE DETAILS:
LOCATION: 220 LAKEWOOD PRESERVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
START TIME: 4:00 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 3:00 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 TO BE PRE-ORDERED RACE WEEK FOR TEAMS WHO WANT A SLICE OR A WHOLE PIE AFTER THE RACE
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 AND SOBER FOLKS MAY RUN WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVES BUT MUST BE CARBONATED.
BYOB RUSSIAN ROULETTE (A COTTONMOUTH CLASSIC)
EACH SOLO RUNNER BRINGS 4 BEERS (5%+ ABV) (4 PER TEAM), 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.
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE OF COURSE PERMITTED. WE LOVE SOBRIETY BUT WE JUST HAVEN'T PRACTICED IT YET!
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
* Hillbilly Golf
* Spike Ball
RACE DETAILS:
LOCATION: 220 LAKEWOOD PRESERVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
START TIME: 4:00 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 3:00 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 TO BE PRE-ORDERED RACE WEEK FOR TEAMS WHO WANT A SLICE OR A WHOLE PIE AFTER THE RACE
FREE RACE PHOTOS
CUSTOM RACE BIBS + GIVEAWAY SWAG
GOOD TUNES, LOUD LAUGHS, AND A WILD CREW
SUPPORT FOR A LOCAL NATURE PRESERVE & SUSTAINABLE FUN
Races
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Cottonmouth 8 Mile (Relay or Solo)
Incl. $2.05 Fee & First 100 Particiants
Sat 5th June 2027 (4:00PM EDT)
$19.55
OPENS 01 SEP
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