The Longest Day

The Longest Day
Lakewood Nature Preserve
The Longest Day Backyard Elimination Race
Sponsored by the Upstate Running Club
 
The Preserve at Lakewood is a 120-acre parcel of land which features forest land, dirt trails, parking for 200, and of course, The Sustainability Education Center. The land is home to countless plant/animal species. Upon visiting, you can see red cedar and maple, hickory and flowering dogwood trees, white-tailed deer, eastern cottontail, woodchucks, box turtles, various types of mockingbirds, woodpeckers, blue jays and more. 
 
Join us at the nature preserve for an event that welcomes every level of runner! This event takes an interesting twist on the backyard style of racing! We will have finisher awards for everyone who completes at least 13.1 Miles or more. Along the way you can knock out some distance marks but in the end there may only be ONE Winner or possibly No Finishers! 
 
All participants will start at 6:30am. Along the way you can knock out some distance marks but in the end there may only be ONE Winner or possibly No Finishers! The race will tentatively end around 10pm with the last few runners picking up the pace every mile to beat the clock that is diminishing with ever lap! The cutoff for each lap will be one minute less than the previous lap. We will start the race at 6:30am and give runners 45 minutes to complete the 2 mile loop. Runners completing the laps early must wait for the clock to start the next scheduled lap. If you fail to complete the 2 mile loop in the required time please ring the cowbell and turn in you race bib. On the 31st lap (if we get there) the first runner to complete the lap will be the winner. 
 
This style of event welcomes all paces and levels of runners. If you are looking to knock out your first 50k this event is for you! If you are looking to challenge your furthest distance with 50 miles step right up! And if you are looking to compete and take your challenge to the next level look no further! The course will be trail, rolling, partly shaded! Bring your 10 x 10 pop up, a lawn chair, and lets make it a party.
 
Event Details

What: Elimination Style Backyard Race. 2 Mile Loop w/ Descending Time Cutoffs

Where: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville SC 29607

When: June 14th 2024

Time: 6:30am

Packet Pickup: Please arrive 1 hour prior to the race start

Camping: Overnight camping is an available option. Camping is primitive in an open field/grass area. There are no power or water hookups but you will be located adjacent to the run course for set up.

Award - The winner of the race is the individual who can make it through every lap before the elimination time cutoff and be the first to finish the last lap

Finisher Medals- For all participants who finish 13.1 Miles are Further

The Nature Preserve has no water our power source. Please make appropriate plans for your nutritional needs outside of our basic aid station

All Race Distances will start at 6:30am

(100k, 50mi, 50k, 26.2, 13.1)


Volunteer for a FREE Race Entry or a Future Race Entry by Upstate Race Series - HERE

Set-Up - Packet Pickup - Course Monitor - Meal/Aid Station Prep - Cleanup - Parking


 
Number of Minutes Cutoff Pace Per Mile Time of Day Start

45 - 22.30
6:30am

44 - 22:00
7:15am

43 - 21:30
7:59am

42 - 21:00
8:42am

41 - 20:30
9:24am

40 - 20:00
10:05am

39 - 19:30
10:45am
7 Laps (Half Marathon)


38 - 19:00
11:24am

37 - 18:30
12:02pm

36 - 18:00
12:39pm

35 - 17:30
1:15pm

34 - 17:00
1:50pm

33 - 16:30
2:24pm

32 - 16:00
2:57pm
14 Laps 26.2 Miles


31 - 15:30
3:29pm

30 - 15:00
4:00pm
16 Laps 31 Miles


29 - 14:30
4:30pm

28 - 14:00
4:59pm

27 - 13:30
5:27pm

26 - 13:00
5:54pm

25 - 12:30
6:20pm

24 - 12:00
6:45pm

23 - 11:30
7:09pm

22 - 11:00
7:32pm

21 - 10:30
7:54pm
25 Laps 50 Miles


20 - 10:00
8:15pm

19 - 9:30
8:35pm

18 - 9:00
8:54pm

17 - 8:30
9:12pm

16 - 8:00
9:29pm

15 - 7:30
9:45pm
31 Laps is 100k and will finish 16 hours after the start 


 
Course
This event is held at a nature preserve with a old barn that has been repurposed as an educational center of sustainability and renewable energy. The 2 mile course is held on a grass trail that is very wide and includes a few rolling hills. 
 
Participants Receive

Finisher Medal

Custom Race Logo Sticker

Upstate Ultra Sticker

Complimentary Race Photos

Custom Race Bibs

Upstate Race Series Socks

 
Aid Stations
We will have a basic aid station at the start/finish line of this 2 mile loop race format. Items may include: pickles, cookies, chips, Little Debbie snacks, assorted candy, chicken/veggie broth, fig newtons, pretzels. Liquids will include water, Tailwind Nutrition, coke, and ginger ale. If you would like to donate an aid station supply of something that we do not offer or that is homemade feel free! 
Cup-less Event: Please provide your own hydration vessel for use at our aid stations 
 
Personal Tent Set Up Drop Bags
Athletes are permitted to have a drop bag or personal tent near the aid station in the open field adjacent to the start/finish line loop outside of fireside hall. Even if it rains. Please be mindful to place your personal belongings off the course as to not impede the runners, the flow of traffic, or other race participants. The start and finish line loop will serve as the official drop bag area designation. When you are finished with your race please pack in and pack out making the host facility look better than you found it. 
 
Camping
Camping will be offered to participants and crew members. There is no power or water. Portable firepits (off ground) are allowed. Generators are allowed (off by 9pm). You can park and setup your camping spot right along the course adjacent to the start/finish line. Please pay per individual and per night. It is $15 per person per night. Check-in after 2pm on Friday and checkout by 10am on Sunday