Ahem... Hello, dear runners. It is I - your guiding glow, your silent cheerleader through the darkness&mdash;the Moon. Allow me to personally invite you to one of my favorite nights of the year: The Longest Night Trail &amp; Ultra Run at Lakewood Nature Preserve. Trust me, I&rsquo;ll be watching every step.
 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&mdash;starting at sunset and continuing &lsquo;til the first golden whisper of dawn. From the cozy charm of an old barn nestled in the preserve, you&rsquo;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.
 Every loop you run, you&rsquo;re racing both the clock and the stars. You&rsquo;ll have 25 minutes to complete each loop&mdash;plenty of time to push your pace, then cozy up by the fire with fellow moonlit wanderers while I float above. As you run, listen for the whisper of wings, the rustle of deer, and maybe even the soft crunch of fox paws. You&rsquo;re not just racing&mdash;you&rsquo;re part of the nighttime wilderness now. And I promise, it&rsquo;s magical. And when your legs are tired and your heart full, you&rsquo;ll gather beneath my setting light and the rising sun to celebrate the wild, quiet journey you just completed. &nbsp; Event Details
🕕 When: All races begin at 6:00pm (just as I rise!)
📍 Where: Lakewood Nature Preserve &ndash; 220 Lakewood Dr. Greenville, SC
Packet Pickup: Begins at 4:30pm inside the barn
Choose Your Nightly Journey
🏃 50 Miles &ndash; 34 Laps
🏃 50K &ndash; 21 Laps
🏃 Marathon &ndash; 18 Laps
🏃 Half Marathon &ndash; 9 Laps
🏃 10K &ndash; 4 Laps
What to Expect:
1.5 mile loop on wide grassy paths
Rolling hills, perfect for moonlit pacing
Free parking and ample space for tents or a cozy setup inside the barn
Fireside warmth, good company, and maybe a howling chorus 🎶
Aid Station:
Hot soup &amp; broth
Pickles, chips, candy, fig newtons
Water, Coke, ginger ale
Cup-less event! Please bring your own hydration vessel.
Set Up:
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&rsquo;s run through the dark together. I&rsquo;ll be there, shining above - your finish line beacon in the longest night.
Register now... before the sun rises.

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

Marathon Results