The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)
From the Organizer
☀️ HELLO, MORTALS! IT’S ME… THE SUN.
And I’m callin’ you out to dance in my glow at the Longest Day—a race from sunrise to sunset on the trails of The Preserve at Lakewood. 🌅🏃♂️🌄 I’ll rise above the horizon at 6:30AM sharp, and from then until I take my fiery bow around 10PM, you’ll be racing against me… and against time. ⏳🔥
Every 2-mile lap is your chance to shine. But beware—each 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 Lakewood—120 acres of forest, rolling grass paths, and wildlife galore. While you're out chasing glory, don’t be surprised if a white-tailed deer or curious box turtle cheers you on. 🦌🐢🌳
You’ll 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 nature’s race course, and I light every inch of it.
🎯 Here’s the Deal:
🕕 Start: 6:30AM sharp—don’t 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 (you’re welcome), and big blue skies above
🗓️Distances: You pick your goal—
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13.1
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26.2
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50k
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50mi
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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 faves—I 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 kind—leave 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 I’ll see you at dawn, little firewalkers.
Bring your grit, your grit, and your sunscreen. 😎☀️🔥
—Your Guiding Light, The Sun
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)?
- The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1) is a running event held in Greenville, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Greenville, SC at 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
Jun 13, 2026