Long Night in Lanford

NOV

21

2026

Long Night in Lanford is a dusk-to-dawn trail challenge where participants run as many laps as possible on a 1-mile loop. The event features an aid station with hot food and a post-race breakfast. It's a unique opportunity for a night-long running adventure under headlamps.

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Enoree, South Carolina

Registration

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Event Overview

Long Night in Lanford is a running event held from dusk until dawn on a trail near Enoree, South Carolina. The format is based on completing as many laps as possible within the time window, with no cut-off times or speed requirements.

The Course

The race takes place on a roughly 1-mile off-road loop. The trail starts on gravel near a barn, goes downhill into the woods, passes through an open field along Beaverdam Creek, and continues through pine trees and hay pastures before returning to the barn on gravel. The terrain is uneven.

Event Details

The event begins around dusk. Participants must use their own light sources, such as headlamps or flashlights, after the first lap. An aid station will be stocked with snacks, water, and hot food throughout the night. Horn blasts signal the start of the race, a direction change at midnight, and the final lap at dawn.

Additional Information

Camping space is available on-site from midday Saturday. Packet pickup occurs in the afternoon. Professional race photos are taken, a hot breakfast is served at sunrise, and awards are given to top finishers. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by a specific date in October. The event does not permit strollers or pets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Dusk-to-Dawn Challenge