The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) Race Information
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌕 Ahem... Hello, dear runners. It is I—your guiding glow, your silent cheerleader through the darkness—the Moon. 🌌✨ Allow me to personally invite you to one of my favorite nights of the year: The Longest Night Trail & Ultra Run at Lakewood Nature Preserve. Trust me, I’ll be watching every step. 🌙👣</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">As I rise over the trees and cast my silver light across the prairie, you'll embark on an overnight running adventure like no other—starting at sunset and continuing ‘til the first golden whisper of dawn. 🌄 From the cozy charm of an old barn nestled in the preserve, you’ll set out on a 1.5-mile loop through wide grassy trails under my watchful eye. Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or just testing your night legs, this is your time to shine.</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Every loop you run, you’re racing both the clock and the stars. ⏳✨ You’ll have 25 minutes to complete each loop—plenty of time to push your pace, then cozy up by the fire with fellow moonlit wanderers while I float above. 🔥🐺</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🦉As you run, listen for the whisper of wings, the rustle of deer, and maybe even the soft crunch of fox paws. You’re not just racing—you’re part of the nighttime wilderness now. And I promise, it’s magical. </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">And when your legs are tired and your heart full, you’ll gather beneath my setting light and the rising sun to celebrate the wild, quiet journey you just completed.</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>🌙 Event Details</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🕕 When: All races begin at 6:00pm (just as I rise!)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📍 Where: Lakewood Nature Preserve – 220 Lakewood Dr. Greenville, SC</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎽 Packet Pickup: Begins at 4:30pm inside the barn</span></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">⏱️<span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">ALL RUNNERS MUST ADHERE TO THE TIME SCHEDULE BELOW, Completing Laps under 25 Minutes</span></span></strong></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">🌙 Choose Your Nightly Journey</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 50 Miles – 34 Laps</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 50K – 21 Laps</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 Marathon – 18 Laps</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 Half Marathon – 9 Laps</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃 10K – 4 Laps</span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>🌙 What to Expect:</strong></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">1.5 mile loop on wide grassy paths</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Rolling hills, perfect for moonlit pacing</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Free parking and ample space for tents or a cozy setup inside the barn</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Fireside warmth, good company, and maybe a howling chorus 🎶</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>🌲Course</strong></span></h4>
<h5>The course extends 1.5 miles from our central barn, which serves as the hub for the start/finish line, the runners’ aid station, and the personal setup area.</h5>
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<h4>Course Map <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3270761611925962226" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></h4>
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<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">🌙 Aid Station:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🍲 Hot soup & broth (Veggie)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🥨 Pickles, chips, candy, fig newtons</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🥤 Water, Coke, ginger ale, Wildly Charged Hydration</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🚫 Cup-less event! Please bring your own hydration vessel.</span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>🌙 Personal Set Up:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">There is ample space in and around the barn for your personal setup. If you and your crew are coming, we’ll have room around the barn and along the course for larger base camp setups. Bring your tent, your friends, your firewood, and your sense of adventure. Just remember: pack it in, pack it out so we leave this preserve more beautiful than we found it. So lace up, brave soul. Let’s run through the dark together. I’ll be there, shining above—your finish line beacon in the longest night. 🌕💫</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Site & Setup Guidelines</strong></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Fire pits</strong>: Must be off the ground or set on a protective ground barrier.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Tents</strong>: All tents must be properly staked in and secured.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Setup time</strong>: On-site setup will begin at 3:00 PM.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Parking by the barn:</strong> If you are running a half marathon distance or less, please do not park by the barn. Those spaces are reserved for runners attempting longer distances.</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Parking & Setup</strong></span></h4>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">With 350+ runners in attendance, our space (parking and setup) is limited, but we can accommodate everyone if we all make smart preparations this week and follow directions on race day.</span></p>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Setup Time</strong></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The preserve opens at 3:00 PM for SETUP.</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Parking Plan</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Barn parking (150 spots): First come, first served.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Field lot (adjacent to barn): Once barn parking fills, park here next.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Road parking: After the field lot is full, participants may park along the road leading into the preserve.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🚨 IMPORTANT: ROAD PARKING RULE</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">✅ Park on the RIGHT side of the road ONLY.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">❌ Any car parked on the LEFT side WILL BE TOWED.</span><br /><br /></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Base Camp Rules</strong></span></h4>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">✅ Tents, tables, and portable firepits / propane fires are permitted.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Please be mindful of the space you use so everyone has room to set up.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Pack In, Pack Out: Do not leave trash on site and do not leave it by the barn for me to handle. That’s not our job.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">No Utilities - This nature preserve has NO POWER and NO WATER.</span></li></ul>
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<h3 style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )"><strong>Register now... before the sun rises.</strong></span></h3>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/TheLongestNightTrailRun
Greenville, SCGreenvilleSCUS29607
34.7685386-82.337833
