Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay

The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay in Greenville features the Cottonmouth 8 Mile, an 8-mile (12.9 km) trail race starting at 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2027, at the Lakewood Nature Preserve, alongside the Cottonmouth Beerlay, a one-of-a-kind endurance event combining running and beer drinking.

In the Beerlay, participants run solo or as relay teams; each runner completes several laps and drinks a randomly chosen beer before each lap. The drinking portion is open to those 21 and older, with non-alcoholic options for minors. The event wraps up with post-race Beer Olympics, featuring games such as beer pong and tug-of-war. Set in a scenic location, it puts the emphasis on fun, community and support for local conservation efforts.