Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $26.44 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a wild adventure at the annual Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This exhilarating event combines trail running with a unique twist: beer! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lakewood Nature Preserve, participants can tackle either the 8-mile solo challenge or join forces with friends in a relay team of 2 to 4 people. Each runner will navigate a 2-mile trail loop while enjoying a random beer from a community pool before each lap, making for a hilarious and unforgettable experience.
Whether you're sprinting through the scenic trails, taking in the sights of local wildlife, or celebrating at the post-race party with beer Olympics and delicious pizza, the Cottonmouth Beerlay promises a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and fun. Join us for this one-of-a-kind event where running meets revelry, and be part of the thrilling chaos that keeps everyone coming back year after year! Don’t miss out on this chance for a memorable day of racing and relaxation at Lakewood Preserve!
Whether you're sprinting through the scenic trails, taking in the sights of local wildlife, or celebrating at the post-race party with beer Olympics and delicious pizza, the Cottonmouth Beerlay promises a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and fun. Join us for this one-of-a-kind event where running meets revelry, and be part of the thrilling chaos that keeps everyone coming back year after year! Don’t miss out on this chance for a memorable day of racing and relaxation at Lakewood Preserve!
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 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.
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
MALE SIGN 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:
HOT DOG BAR & 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 AND SOBER FOLKS MAY RUN WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVES BUT MUST BE CARBONATED.
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.
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
MALE SIGN 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:
HOT DOG BAR & 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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