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 the beautiful Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC! This exciting event promises a unique blend of trail running, camaraderie, and, of course, beer! Participants will tackle 8 miles divided into four exhilarating 2-mile laps while enjoying a random beer from the community pool before each lap. Whether you're a solo runner ready to challenge yourself or part of a relay team of 2 to 4 friends, this race is all about fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Join us starting at 4:00 PM for this one-of-a-kind event, where you can expect scenic trails, wildlife sightings, and a rustic barn serving as race HQ. After you cross the finish line, the festivities continue with the post-race Beer Olympics, featuring exciting games like beer pong, cornhole, and tug-of-war. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza and free race photos! Don’t miss out on the Cottonmouth Beerlay—it's more than just a race; it's a celebration of running, nature, and good times!
Join us starting at 4:00 PM for this one-of-a-kind event, where you can expect scenic trails, wildlife sightings, and a rustic barn serving as race HQ. After you cross the finish line, the festivities continue with the post-race Beer Olympics, featuring exciting games like beer pong, cornhole, and tug-of-war. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza and free race photos! Don’t miss out on the Cottonmouth Beerlay—it's more than just a race; it's a celebration of running, nature, and good times!
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
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
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
UPSTATE RACE SERIES REGISTRATION POLICIES & OPTIONS
CHECK MARK BUTTON TRANSFERS
* Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
* Transfer & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON DISTANCE CHANGES
* Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
* Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE [https://runsignup.com/Profile]
CHECK MARK BUTTON CLUB & REFERRAL DISCOUNTS
* Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
* Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.
CHECK MARK BUTTON RACE SHIRTS & SWAG
* Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
* Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.
CHECK MARK BUTTON REFUNDS & DEFERRALS
* No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
* If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.
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