The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1) is a running, trail running, and ultra race on June 12, 2027 in Greenville, SC, with entry fees from $5 to $100.
- Date
- June 12, 2027 (324 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$100
- Sports
- RunningTrail RunningUltra
From the Organizer
UDPATES for 2027 Races Coming Soon!
Potential Updates to Course, Location, Time
NEW Swag, Apparel, Medals, and MORE!
Registration set to open for this race on September 1st
The First 100 Participants Receive Custom Race Socks
☀️ HELLO, MORTALS! IT'S ME... THE SUN . ☀️
And I'm calling you out to spend the longest day of the year on the trails at The Preserve at Lakewood. 🌅
I'll rise above the horizon at 6:30 AM sharp, and from then until I take my final bow near sunset, you'll be racing against me—and against time. ⏳
Every 2-mile lap is a chance to continue your journey. But each lap gets one minute shorter than the last. As the daylight fades, the challenge grows. Only the strongest runners will remain when evening arrives.
Welcome to My Playground🌳
The Preserve at Lakewood features 120 acres of forests, rolling grass trails, and abundant wildlife. While you're chasing your next lap, don't be surprised if a white-tailed deer, box turtle, or fox makes an appearance. 🦌🐢🦊
You'll pass through stands of red cedar and maple trees, hear mockingbirds and blue jays overhead, and experience one of Greenville's hidden outdoor gems.
Race Format
Start Time: 6:30 AM sharp ☀️
Course: 2-mile loop 🔁
All runners start each lap together. This is an elimination-style event, meaning your individual lap times are not recorded.
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Lap 1: 45-minute cutoff
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Lap 2: 44-minute cutoff
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Lap 3: 43-minute cutoff.....And so on...
Each lap receives one minute less time than the previous lap.
- Half Marathon (7 laps)
- Marathon (14 laps)
- 50K (16 laps)
- 50 Miles (25 laps)
- 100K (31 laps)
Miss a cutoff and your race is complete. Ring the cowbell 🔔, turn in your bib, and cheer on the remaining runners.
Complete as many laps as you can to cover certian distance marks.
If multiple runners survive to Lap 31, the first runner across the finish line wins.
Event Details
Location: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
Packet Pickup: Opens one hour before race start 🎽
Course Surface: Grass trails with rolling hills, open fields, and sections of shade 🌿
- NO WATER OR POWER ON SITE
Aid Station
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A simple but effective ultra-running aid station featuring:
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🥒 Pickles🍪 Cookies🍬 Candy💧 Water🥤 Coke🫚 Ginger Ale
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This is a cup-free event. Please bring your own bottle, hydration vest, or reusable cup.
Participants are also welcome to bring and share their favorite aid station snacks.
Make It a Party⛺
Bring a tent, camp chair, and your support crew.
Set up your home base near the start/finish area and enjoy a full day of trail running and community. 🎉
Friday evening tent setup begins at 5:00 PM, and overnight camping options are available during registration. 🌙🏕️
Can you survive the longest day?
Then I'll see you at dawn.
Bring your grit. Bring your determination. And don't forget your sunscreen.
Rise with the sun. Survive the day. Conquer the night.
— ☀️ The Sun ☀️
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, SC
Population
71,755
as of 2023
City Elevation
927 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
324
Days to train
- Race
- The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
- Date
- June 12, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
Jun 12, 2027