South Carolina · 50 Mile · 50K · Marathon
The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) is a 50 Mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Greenville, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 693 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, SC
- Field size
- ~693 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 693 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- upstateraceseries.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 PM EST
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
About the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
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The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k): common questions
- When is the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) held?
- In Greenville, South Carolina.
- What distances does the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) offer?
- 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- About 693 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) start?
- 6:00 PM EST.
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