Cottonmouth 8 Mile
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Event overview
The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is scheduled for June 6, 2026 at Lakewood Nature Preserve, 220 Lakewood Dr, Greenville, SC 29607. Proceeds and donations support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. The event is presented as part of the Upstate Race Series and is described as an annual event held at the preserve.
Race format and details
The main distance is 8 miles, completed as four laps of a 2-mile grassy trail loop. Entrants may run solo or as a relay team of 2 to 4 people; solo runners complete all four laps, relay teams rotate one lap per runner until four laps are completed. The course is on trails at the preserve and includes rolling hills, wildlife sightings, and a rustic barn that serves as race headquarters.
The event uses a BYOB format: each runner brings four beers (5%+ ABV) that are placed into a communal iced pool. Before each lap, runners consume a randomly selected, opened beer from the pool; non-alcoholic carbonated alternatives are permitted for minors and sober participants. The drinking portion is restricted to participants 21 and older. Chip timing is provided with four lap splits. Included in registration are a finisher medal, custom race bib, complimentary race photos, post-race food (hot dog bar), and free admission to Lakewood Nature Preserve. Packet pickup is available on-site starting at 3:00 PM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.