WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY MILE 48-HOUR!
_HOSTED AT BEECHWOOD FAMILY FARM | MARIETTA, SC_



WE COULDNT BE MORE PLEASED TO WELCOME 300 STRONG-HEARTED FOLKS OUT HERE FOR A WEEKEND FILLED WITH DIRT, DISTANCE, AND SOME GOOD OL-FASHIONED FARM FUN. THIS HERE PATCH OF LANDBEECHWOOD FAMILY FARMIS ONE OF THE UPSTATES PRETTIEST SPOTS, AND THEYVE KINDLY OPENED UP THEIR FIELDS SO YALL CAN STRETCH YOUR LEGS AND CHASE DREAMS FROM 50K ALL THE WAY UP TO A BIG OL 150 MILES.

NOW ILL TELL YA SOMETHIN PERSONALGROWING UP RUNNIN DIRT ROADS THROUGH INDIANA AND OHIO, THERE WAS A KIND OF PEACE IN THE RHYTHM OF IT, LIKE THE LAND ITSELF WAS SINGIN' TO YA. THATS THE FEELIN I HOPE YALL FIND OUT HERE THIS WEEKEND. JUST YOU, THE TRAIL, AND THE WIDE OPEN SKY.



ABOUT THE FARM

BEECHWOOD FARMS AINT JUST ANY PATCH OF DIRTITS A HARDWORKIN, PRODUCE-GROWIN GEM OF THE UPSTATE. THEYRE KNOWN FAR AND WIDE FOR FRESH STRAWBERRIES, SWEET CORN, SQUASH, TOMATOESYOU NAME IT. THEIR CROPS END UP ON TABLES ALL OVER, FROM FARMERS MARKETS AND LOCAL EATERIES TO BIG STORES LIKE INGLES. ITS A REAL HONOR TO BE OUT HERE ON LAND THAT FEEDS FOLKS, AND TO SHARE IN THE SPIRIT OF SUCH A ROOTED, DOWN-HOME PART OF THIS COMMUNITY.

SO TAKE A DEEP BREATH, SOAK IN THE SIGHTS, AND LET THE LAND CARRY YOU. WERE MIGHTY GLAD YOURE HERE.


RACE FORMAT

RUN AS FAR AS YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANTON A LOOPED 4.167-MILE COURSE.

BUCKLES FOR 100-MILE FINISHERS

FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL OTHER DISTANCES

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LARGE BUCKLES FOR FIRST TIME COUNTRY MILE FINISHERS

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SMALLER BUCKLES FOR CONSECUTIVE FINISHERS

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CUMULATIVE MILEAGE AWARDS

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100 MILE LAPEL PIN

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500 MILE STRAWBERRY BUCKLE

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1000 SUNFLOWER BUCKLE

SUGGESTED LAP GOALS:

* 6 laps = 25 miles

* 8 laps = 50k
* 12 laps = 50 miles

* 15 laps = 100k
* 18 laps = 75 miles

* 24 laps = 100 miles

* 30 laps = 125 miles

YOUR CHALLENGE, YOUR PACEWHETHER YOU'RE SHOOTING FOR A BIG PR OR TAKING IT EASY WITH FRIENDS. OVERNIGHT NOTE: BETWEEN 10PM AND 6AM, AID STATION SUPPORT WILL BE LIMITED AS VOLUNTEERS REST. TIMING WILL STILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY.


LOCATION & SCHEDULE

APRIL 3RD-5TH @ BEECHWOOD FARMS - 204 BATES BRIDGE RD, MARIETTA, SC 29661

PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY @ 10:00 AM

RACE BEGINS: FRIDAY @ 12:00 PM

RACE ENDS: SUNDAY @ 12:00 PM


REGISTRATION

_FIRST 250 REGISTERED RUNNERS RECIEVE COUNTRY MILE RACE SOCKS_

EARLY BIRD APRIL 7TH - APRIL 20TH $90

APRIL 21ST - JANUARY 1ST: $140

JANUARY 2ND - MARCH 1ST: $150

MARCH 2ND - RACE DAY: $160



EASTER EGG HUNT & KIDS FUN RUN

AS PART OF THE COUNTRY MILE 48 HOUR RACE WEEKEND, WERE EXCITED TO HOST A 1-MILE FUN RUN DESIGNED FOR PARENTS AND KIDS TO ENJOY TOGETHER. WHETHER YOU'RE A LOCAL FAMILY OR TRAVELING IN FOR THE RACE, THIS EVENT OFFERS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE WEEKEND FESTIVITIES.

THIS LIGHTHEARTED RUN FOCUSES ON FUN, FAMILY, AND FELLOWSHIP. IT'S A RELAXED CHANCE FOR EVERYONE TO GET MOVING, SHARE SOME LAUGHS, AND EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF THE EVENTWITHOUT ANY PRESSURE OR COMPETITION.

IN HONOR OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY, THE FUN RUN WILL CONCLUDE WITH A SPECIAL EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE KIDS. ITS A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH A SENSE OF JOY, COMMUNITY, AND GRATITUDE. OPEN TO ALL AGES, WITH FINISHER TREATS FOR THE KIDS. COME OUT AND BE A PART OF A MEMORABLE WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

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START TIME: SATURDAY @ 10AM



RELIGIOUS SERVICE ON EASTER SUNDAY

WE INVITE ALL PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES TO JOIN US ON EASTER SUNDAY MORNING FOR A SPECIAL SERVICE LED BY A LOCAL PREACHER. THE SERMON WILL BE HELD IN FRONT OF THE U-PICK STAND AND OFFERS A TIME FOR REFLECTION, GRATITUDE, AND COMMUNITY DURING THIS MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

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START TIME: SUNDAY @ 10AM



CAMPING & PARKING
CAMPING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL RUNNERS!

TENT CAMPING: FREE, 15X15 SPACE NEAR ENTRANCE (CAR-FREE ZONE)

CAR CAMPING: FREE, PARK ALONG THE COURSE

RV CAMPING: $50 FEE (LIMITED TO FIRST 40 SPOTS, DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE FARM)

PORTABLE FIRE PITS (WOOD OR GAS) ALLOWED

GENERATORS OKAY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS


FOOD & DRINK

MEALS PROVIDED BY TRAVELERS REST HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS (FUNDRAISER):

HAULIN HOPS BEER TRUCK WILL BE ON-SITE SERVING COLD, TASTY BREWS ALL WEEKEND LONG!

FRIDAY DINNER: 47 PM

SATURDAY BREAKFAST: 911 AM

SATURDAY DINNER: 57 PM

SUNDAY BREAKFAST: 911 AM


AID STATION

SALTY & SWEET SNACKS: COOKIES, PRETZELS, CANDY, CHIPS, PICKLES, SOUP

HYDRATION: WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE, COFFEE

THIS IS A CUP-LESS EVENT PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION BOTTLE, COFFEE MUG, OR SODA CUP.

WANT TO DONATE HOMEMADE OR FAVORITE SNACKS? WED LOVE THAT!


COURSE INFO

DISTANCE: 4.167-MILE LOOP

UP ARROW ELEVATION: 75 FT GAIN PER LOOP

SURFACE: 95% WIDE DIRT PATHS, SOME GRASS AND LIGHT GRAVEL

NAVIGATION: CLEAR DIRECTIONAL ARROWS AT EACH TURN

COURSE MAP ON STRAVA CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270763057760256498]

SET UP YOUR CAMP RIGHT ALONG THE COURSE. ENJOY THE VIEWS, THE VIBE, AND THE COMMUNITY AS RUNNERS CIRCLE PAST YOUR BASE EVERY FEW MILES.


CHIP TIMING

YOULL RECEIVE A BIB AND CHIP WITH A NEOPRENE ANKLE STRAP. EACH LAP IS RECORDED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU CROSS THE TIMING MAT. YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON A DISPLAY MONITOR CONFIRMING YOUR LAP COUNT.

CHECK MARK BUTTON AT RACE END (OR WHEN YOU CALL IT A DAY), RETURN YOUR CHIP TO THE PACKET PICKUP TABLE.

NOT SEEING YOUR NAME AFTER A LAP? LET A STAFF MEMBER KNOW AND WELL TROUBLESHOOT IT RIGHT AWAY.


WHETHER YOURE GOING FOR A PERSONAL BEST OR JUST SOAKING IN THE SCENERY WITH FRIENDS, THE COUNTRY MILE PROMISES A ONE-OF-A-KIND WEEKEND OF ENDURANCE, COMMUNITY, AND FUN. WE CANT WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!