Name: The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Greenville, South Carolina

About the Event

☀️ 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

COURSE MAP HERE

🗓️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 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

Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile
Transfer & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Distance Changes

Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).
Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.
Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.
Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).
If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.

Races Offered

The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)

Jun 13, 2026

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$40.00

Longest Day 100k

Jun 13, 2026

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Longest Day 50 Mile

Jun 13, 2026

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Longest Day 50k

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Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Jun 13, 2026

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$100.00

The Longest Day (Virtual Option)

Jun 13, 2026

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$5.00

The Longest Day Race

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$10.00

The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)

Jun 13, 2026

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$40.00

The Longest Day Race 100k

Jun 13, 2026

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$15.00

The Longest Day Race 50 Miles

Jun 13, 2026

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$40.00

The Longest Day Race 50k

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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$40.00

The Longest Day Race Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$40.00

The Longest Day Race Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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117 days remaining

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Greenville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.9° / 30.1°

wb_sunny 19.2° / 30.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 65.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.9° / 30.1°

wb_sunny 19.2° / 30.4°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 65.5%

About Greenville

Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".

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The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)

About the Event

☀️ HELLO, MORTALS! IT’S ME… THE SUN.

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—

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 faves—I love a generous soul. 💛

🏕️ Make It a Party:

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

Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options

✅ Transfers

✅ Distance Changes

✅ Club & Referral Discounts

✅ Race Shirts & Swag

✅ Refunds & Deferrals

Races Offered

The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)

Longest Day 100k

Longest Day 50 Mile

Longest Day 50k

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

The Longest Day (Virtual Option)

The Longest Day Race

The Longest Day Race (100k - 50k - 26.2 or 13.1)

The Longest Day Race 100k

The Longest Day Race 50 Miles

The Longest Day Race 50k

The Longest Day Race Half Marathon

The Longest Day Race Marathon

Weather Overview

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