The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

It begins at six in the evening and does not care what time you would normally go to bed. Runner Feedback Race Day Details Saturday evening into Sunday, December 19–20, 2026 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=220+Lakewood+Drive+Greenville+SC+29607) .

4:30 PM Packet pickup opens Begins at 4:30 PM inside the barn, 90 minutes prior to the start. All packet pickup is done right on site, and you pick up your own. 6:00 PM All races start The Longest Night — 50 Mile (34 laps), 50K (21 laps), Marathon (18 laps), Half Marathon (9 laps), and 10K (4 laps) on a 1.5-mile loop On course A wide grassy loop The course extends 1.5 miles from the central barn on wide grassy trails, run as a loop.

Time limit Under 25 minutes a lap All runners must adhere to the posted lap schedule, completing each lap in under 25 minutes. The full lap-by-lap schedule is below. 7:45 AM Sun Final lap Every lap sets off on the clock below, 25 minutes apart, from six on Saturday evening to a quarter to eight on Sunday morning.

Finish Under the stars When you finish, don't disappear into the dark — stick around for music and a post-race hangout where the celebration continues under the stars, with good tunes and good people. After Results and photos Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free race photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on the RunSignUp race photos page, and we share them on our Facebook page too.

Course or Race Highlight Running through the night changes the whole shape of an effort. The loop is short and the trails are wide and grassy, so navigation is never the problem — the problem is the hours between midnight and dawn, when the field has thinned out, the temperature has dropped, and the only thing keeping you on schedule is the fact that you said you would be. The barn is the whole world for the night: packet pickup, the aid station, hot soup and broth, and the place everyone regroups between laps.

When you finish, don't disappear into the dark — stick around for music and a post-race hangout where the celebration continues under the stars, with good tunes and good people. The Course The course extends 1.5 miles from the central barn on wide grassy trails, run as a loop. All runners must adhere to the posted lap schedule, completing laps in under 25 minutes.

View the course map (https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226) Lap Schedule Every lap sets off on the clock below, 25 minutes apart, from six on Saturday evening to a quarter to eight on Sunday morning. There are no early starts — if you finish a lap ahead of schedule, you wait for the next one with everyone else. Your distance ends on its final lap, marked here.

Saturday evening Lap Sets off Note Lap 1 6:00 PM All races start Lap 2 6:25 PM Lap 3 6:50 PM Lap 4 7:15 PM 10K final lap Lap 5 7:40 PM Lap 6 8:05 PM Lap 7 8:30 PM Lap 8 8:55 PM Lap 9 9:20 PM Half marathon final lap Lap 10 9:45 PM Lap 11 10:10 PM Lap 12 10:35 PM Lap 13 11:00 PM Lap 14 11:25 PM Lap 15 11:50 PM Sunday morning Lap Sets off Note Lap 16 12:15 AM Lap 17 12:40 AM Lap 18 1:05 AM Marathon final lap Lap 19 1:30 AM Lap 20 1:55 AM Lap 21 2:20 AM 50K final lap Lap 22 2:45 AM Lap 23 3:10 AM Lap 24 3:35 AM Lap 25 4:00 AM Lap 26 4:25 AM Lap 27 4:50 AM Lap 28 5:15 AM Lap 29 5:40 AM Lap 30 6:05 AM Lap 31 6:30 AM Lap 32 6:55 AM Lap 33 7:20 AM Lap 34 7:45 AM 50 Mile final lap Parking Barn parking holds 150 spots, first come first served. Once that fills, use the field lot adjacent to the barn, and after that participants may park along the road. Your registration covers the facility reservation cost to host the event.

Aid Stations One central aid station at the barn, which is also the start/finish hub — you reach it every 1.5-mile lap. Available snacks Hot soup and broth (veggie)PicklesChipsCandyFig Newtons Hydration WaterCokeGinger ale Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor — look for the orange 5-gallon jugs at the aid station. Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel.

What's Included ✓ Hot Soup and Broth All Night Veggie, and exactly what you want at 3:00 AM in December. ✓ Custom Race Bib Your badge of the journey. ✓ Chip Timing & Live Results Track your effort, splits included. ✓ Race Branded Finisher Medal To commemorate the triumph. ✓ Custom Race Tattoo Wear the moment proudly. ✓ Race Stickers Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. ✓ Post Race Vibes and Media Coverage Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate. From past races. See all race photos (https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/TheLongestNightTrailRun) Race Awards Finish and You Have Beaten the Night This is a backyard elimination race run against a lap schedule rather than against the field.

Every finisher earns a medal. Shirts are ordered and shipped separately. Age Group Awards (Male & Female) The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series: Upstate Trail Series (https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraGetDirty) Upstate Ultra Series (https://runsignup.com/Series/UpstateUltraSC) Series Awards Run the series and earn more than a finish: Series Finisher — finish 5 races in a series to earn that series’ Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold. Upstate 250 Club — log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award — the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good. Age Group Categories 0–9 10–12 13–16 17–19 20–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54 55–59 60–64 65–69 70–79 80+ Giving Back This race supports Pickens County Meals on Wheels Liberty-based volunteers who deliver hot meals and a friendly visit to homebound seniors across Pickens County. They host their own race too: 5K Glow Run.

Visit Pickens County Meals on Wheels (https://pcmow.org/) 5K Glow Run (https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Liberty/pcmowGlowRun5k) Donate (https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Greenville/TheLongestNightTrailRun) Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series (https://upstategivingseries.com/) .

Groups & Teams SAVE $5 GROUPS OF 5+ RUN CLUBS & CREWS Run it with your crew. Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.

1 Find your club 50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded. 2 Join at sign-up Pick it during registration, or start your own crew. 3 Hit 5 runners Everyone in the group saves $5.

Early sign-ups get it back automatically. ALREADY ON THE LIST Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more Find your club (https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/102531) Register with your crew (https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=102531) The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun.

Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you. Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more. Good to Know Are dogs allowed on the course?

Yes, just on a leash. Are headphones or earbuds allowed? Yes — rock out.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me? No. Packet pickup is on site only, and you pick up your own when you arrive.

Don't be late. Is there race-day registration? Yes, if spots remain.

This race has sold out before, so register early. Where are the start and finish lines? Right at the barn.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items? Your gear can go with your personal aid station setup, either inside or outsid