<h2><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><strong>☀️ HELLO, MORTALS! IT’S ME… <span style="color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">THE SUN</span>.</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h2>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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. &#x1f305;&#x1f3c3;‍♂️&#x1f304; </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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. ⏳&#x1f525;</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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 &#39;til twilight… maybe one winner… or none at all. &#x1f608;&#x1f31e;</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">&#x1f3de;️ Welcome to My Playground:</span></strong></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The trails of The Preserve at Lakewood—120 acres of forest, rolling grass paths, and wildlife galore. While you&#39;re out chasing glory, don’t be surprised if a white-tailed deer or curious box turtle cheers you on. &#x1f98c;&#x1f422;&#x1f333;</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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.</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">&#x1f3af; Here’s the Deal:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f555; Start: 6:30AM sharp—don’t be late, I wait for no one.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f501; Format: 2-mile loop. First lap = 45 minutes to finish. Each lap after = 1 minute less to complete.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f480; Fall behind? Ring the cowbell of defeat and surrender your bib.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f3c6; Lap 31: If you make it this far, first across the line wins the whole solar shebang.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"></span></h5>
<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">&#x1f31f; Event Details:</span></strong></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f4cd; Where: 220 Lakewood Drive, Greenville, SC 29607</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f3bd; Packet Pickup: 1 hour before race start</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f525; Course: Grass trail with rolling hills, partial shade (you’re welcome), and big blue skies above</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f5d3;️Distances: You pick your goal—</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">13.1</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">26.2</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">50k</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">50mi</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">or shoot for the &#34;moon&#34; 100k</span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">&#x1f9c3; Aid Station</span></strong></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Just the raw Earth beneath your feet and some race-day snacks like:</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">&#x1f952; Pickles | &#x1f36a; Cookies | &#x1f36c; Candy | &#x1f964; Water, Coke, &amp; Ginger Ale</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Cup-less, folks! Bring your own bottle or cup to sip from my table of sunshine. &#x1f31e;&#x1f964;</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Wanna donate food? Bring your faves—I love a generous soul. &#x1f49b;</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )">&#x1f3d5;️ Make It a Party:</span></strong></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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. &#x1f3aa;&#x1fa91;&#x1f389;</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">So… are you bold enough to race from my rise to my fall?</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Can you endure my longest day and stand tall in the golden hour?</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Then I’ll see you at dawn, little firewalkers.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Bring your grit, your grit, and your sunscreen. &#x1f60e;☀️&#x1f525;</span></h5>
<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">—Your Guiding Light, The Sun</span></strong></h4>

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