The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at The Longest Day race on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This unique event invites runners to compete against the sun from sunrise to sunset on the stunning trails of the Preserve at Lakewood. Participants can choose their distance, tackling 13.1 miles, 26.2 miles, 50K, or even the ambitious 100K, all while navigating a scenic 2-mile loop.
Starting at 6:30 AM sharp, runners will face a thrilling twist: each lap must be completed in progressively shorter times, creating an electrifying atmosphere as the golden hour approaches. With nature as your backdrop, you'll weave your way through lush forests and vibrant wildlife, all while chasing glory and the setting sun. So, gather your crew, set up your tent, and prepare for a sun-soaked day of fun, camaraderie, and competition. Will you rise to the challenge and conquer The Longest Day?
Starting at 6:30 AM sharp, runners will face a thrilling twist: each lap must be completed in progressively shorter times, creating an electrifying atmosphere as the golden hour approaches. With nature as your backdrop, you'll weave your way through lush forests and vibrant wildlife, all while chasing glory and the setting sun. So, gather your crew, set up your tent, and prepare for a sun-soaked day of fun, camaraderie, and competition. Will you rise to the challenge and conquer The Longest Day?
Organiser's Description
SUN HELLO, MORTALS! ITS ME THE SUN.
AND IM CALLIN YOU OUT TO DANCE IN MY GLOW AT THE LONGEST DAYA RACE FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET ON THE TRAILS OF THE PRESERVE AT LAKEWOOD. MALE SIGN ILL RISE ABOVE THE HORIZON AT 6:30AM SHARP, AND FROM THEN UNTIL I TAKE MY FIERY BOW AROUND 10PM, YOULL BE RACING AGAINST ME AND AGAINST TIME. HOURGLASS NOT DONE
EVERY 2-MILE LAP IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE. BUT BEWAREEACH LAP GETS ONE MINUTE SHORTER TO COMPLETE. MY LIGHT FADES, THE CLOCK TICKS, AND YOUR LEGS BETTER KEEP MOVING! ONLY THE STRONGEST WILL LAST 'TIL TWILIGHT MAYBE ONE WINNER OR NONE AT ALL.
WELCOME TO MY PLAYGROUND:
THE TRAILS OF THE PRESERVE AT LAKEWOOD120 ACRES OF FOREST, ROLLING GRASS PATHS, AND WILDLIFE GALORE. WHILE YOU'RE OUT CHASING GLORY, DONT BE SURPRISED IF A WHITE-TAILED DEER OR CURIOUS BOX TURTLE CHEERS YOU ON.
YOULL LOOP PAST RED CEDARS AND MAPLE TREES, GLIDE BY SINGING MOCKINGBIRDS AND BLUE JAYS, AND MAYBE CATCH A GLIMPSE OF A FOX SNEAKING OFF TO FIND SHADE. THIS IS NATURES RACE COURSE, AND I LIGHT EVERY INCH OF IT.
HERES THE DEAL:
START: 6:30AM SHARPDONT BE LATE, I WAIT FOR NO ONE.
FORMAT: 2-MILE LOOP. FIRST LAP = 45 MINUTES TO FINISH. EACH LAP AFTER = 1 MINUTE LESS TO COMPLETE.
FALL BEHIND? RING THE COWBELL OF DEFEAT AND SURRENDER YOUR BIB.
LAP 31: IF YOU MAKE IT THIS FAR, FIRST ACROSS THE LINE WINS THE WHOLE SOLAR SHEBANG.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
PACKET PICKUP: 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE START
COURSE: GRASS TRAIL WITH ROLLING HILLS, PARTIAL SHADE (YOURE WELCOME), AND BIG BLUE SKIES ABOVE
* COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
DISTANCES: YOU PICK YOUR GOAL
*
13.1
*
26.2
*
50K
*
50MI
*
OR SHOOT FOR THE "MOON" 100K
AID STATION
JUST THE RAW EARTH BENEATH YOUR FEET AND SOME RACE-DAY SNACKS LIKE:
PICKLES | COOKIES | CANDY | WATER, COKE, & GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS, FOLKS! BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OR CUP TO SIP FROM MY TABLE OF SUNSHINE.
WANNA DONATE FOOD? BRING YOUR FAVESI LOVE A GENEROUS SOUL.
MAKE IT A PARTY:
BRING YOUR 10X10 TENT, CAMP CHAIR, AND CREW. SET UP YOUR HOME BASE BESIDE THE START/FINISH LINE AND CHEER ON YOUR FELLOW SUN CHASERS! JUST BE KINDLEAVE NO TRACE AND KEEP THE ENERGY HIGH. WE ALSO OFFER FRIDAY EVENING TENT SETUP AT 4PM ALONG WITH OVERNIGHT CAMPING OPTIONS YOU CAN RESERVE DURING REGISTRATION.
SO ARE YOU BOLD ENOUGH TO RACE FROM MY RISE TO MY FALL?
CAN YOU ENDURE MY LONGEST DAY AND STAND TALL IN THE GOLDEN HOUR?
THEN ILL SEE YOU AT DAWN, LITTLE FIREWALKERS.
BRING YOUR GRIT, YOUR GRIT, AND YOUR SUNSCREEN. SUN
YOUR GUIDING LIGHT, THE SUN
AND IM CALLIN YOU OUT TO DANCE IN MY GLOW AT THE LONGEST DAYA RACE FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET ON THE TRAILS OF THE PRESERVE AT LAKEWOOD. MALE SIGN ILL RISE ABOVE THE HORIZON AT 6:30AM SHARP, AND FROM THEN UNTIL I TAKE MY FIERY BOW AROUND 10PM, YOULL BE RACING AGAINST ME AND AGAINST TIME. HOURGLASS NOT DONE
EVERY 2-MILE LAP IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE. BUT BEWAREEACH LAP GETS ONE MINUTE SHORTER TO COMPLETE. MY LIGHT FADES, THE CLOCK TICKS, AND YOUR LEGS BETTER KEEP MOVING! ONLY THE STRONGEST WILL LAST 'TIL TWILIGHT MAYBE ONE WINNER OR NONE AT ALL.
WELCOME TO MY PLAYGROUND:
THE TRAILS OF THE PRESERVE AT LAKEWOOD120 ACRES OF FOREST, ROLLING GRASS PATHS, AND WILDLIFE GALORE. WHILE YOU'RE OUT CHASING GLORY, DONT BE SURPRISED IF A WHITE-TAILED DEER OR CURIOUS BOX TURTLE CHEERS YOU ON.
YOULL LOOP PAST RED CEDARS AND MAPLE TREES, GLIDE BY SINGING MOCKINGBIRDS AND BLUE JAYS, AND MAYBE CATCH A GLIMPSE OF A FOX SNEAKING OFF TO FIND SHADE. THIS IS NATURES RACE COURSE, AND I LIGHT EVERY INCH OF IT.
HERES THE DEAL:
START: 6:30AM SHARPDONT BE LATE, I WAIT FOR NO ONE.
FORMAT: 2-MILE LOOP. FIRST LAP = 45 MINUTES TO FINISH. EACH LAP AFTER = 1 MINUTE LESS TO COMPLETE.
FALL BEHIND? RING THE COWBELL OF DEFEAT AND SURRENDER YOUR BIB.
LAP 31: IF YOU MAKE IT THIS FAR, FIRST ACROSS THE LINE WINS THE WHOLE SOLAR SHEBANG.
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
PACKET PICKUP: 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE START
COURSE: GRASS TRAIL WITH ROLLING HILLS, PARTIAL SHADE (YOURE WELCOME), AND BIG BLUE SKIES ABOVE
* COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270762381623134374]
DISTANCES: YOU PICK YOUR GOAL
*
13.1
*
26.2
*
50K
*
50MI
*
OR SHOOT FOR THE "MOON" 100K
AID STATION
JUST THE RAW EARTH BENEATH YOUR FEET AND SOME RACE-DAY SNACKS LIKE:
PICKLES | COOKIES | CANDY | WATER, COKE, & GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS, FOLKS! BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OR CUP TO SIP FROM MY TABLE OF SUNSHINE.
WANNA DONATE FOOD? BRING YOUR FAVESI LOVE A GENEROUS SOUL.
MAKE IT A PARTY:
BRING YOUR 10X10 TENT, CAMP CHAIR, AND CREW. SET UP YOUR HOME BASE BESIDE THE START/FINISH LINE AND CHEER ON YOUR FELLOW SUN CHASERS! JUST BE KINDLEAVE NO TRACE AND KEEP THE ENERGY HIGH. WE ALSO OFFER FRIDAY EVENING TENT SETUP AT 4PM ALONG WITH OVERNIGHT CAMPING OPTIONS YOU CAN RESERVE DURING REGISTRATION.
SO ARE YOU BOLD ENOUGH TO RACE FROM MY RISE TO MY FALL?
CAN YOU ENDURE MY LONGEST DAY AND STAND TALL IN THE GOLDEN HOUR?
THEN ILL SEE YOU AT DAWN, LITTLE FIREWALKERS.
BRING YOUR GRIT, YOUR GRIT, AND YOUR SUNSCREEN. SUN
YOUR GUIDING LIGHT, THE SUN
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