The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk 2027 — Slater-Marietta, SC

Date
April 2, 2027
Location
Slater-Marietta, SC
Venue
204 Bates Bridge Rd
Start Time
1:00 PM
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Entry Fee
$130.00 – $165.00
Events
The Country Mile (48 Hour)
Includes
Event Socks

The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk takes place at 204 Bates Bridge Rd in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina. This ultra event challenges participants to cover a 1-mile loop repeatedly over a 48-hour period, starting at 1:00 PM on April 2, 2027. The format suits runners and walkers seeking an endurance test that emphasizes time on feet and mental resilience over traditional race distances. Entry fees range from $85 to $165 depending on your chosen package. The extended timeframe allows athletes to manage their own pace, take breaks, and rotate between running and walking as needed. This style of racing demands serious preparation for sustained effort and self-sufficiency during the two-day event.

From the Race Organizer
Upstate Race Series The Country Mile 48 Hour Beechwood Farms · Marietta, SC The race that brings you back home 🌻 “ Two days. One loop. A whole lot of “let's see what happens if I don't stop.” A 4.167-mile loop on a working farm, open for 48 straight hours, where you run as far as you want, when you want. Six laps is 25 miles. Twelve is fifty. Twenty-four is a hundred. Nobody is telling you which number is yours. The loop is 95% wide dirt paths with some grass and light gravel, and only about 25 feet of climbing per lap — gentle enough that the distance, not the terrain, is what decides your day. Clear directional arrows mark every turn, so once you have run it twice you stop thinking about navigation entirely and start thinking about the only thing that matters out there, which is whether you are going to take the next lap. This is as much a weekend as a race. Camping is on site and free for tents and cars, the Haulin' Hops beer truck is here all weekend, the Travelers Rest High School cheerleaders cook five hot meals as a fundraiser, and the music does not stop. Between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM the aid station goes quiet while volunteers rest, but the timing never does. Every finisher gets a medal, hundred-mile runners get a buckle, and your entry supports local nonprofits through the Giving Series. Race Day Details What The Country Mile 48 Hour Run/Walk — one 4.167-mile loop, run as many times as you like When Friday to Sunday, April 2–4, 2027 — starts Friday at 1:00 PM, ends Sunday at 1:00 PM Where Beechwood Farms, Marietta, SC Address 204 Bates Bridge Rd, Slater-Marietta, SC 29661 Packet Pickup Friday at 11:00 AM at the U-Pick Stand, 90 minutes before the start. No proxy pickups. Time Limit 48 hours, from Friday at 1:00 PM to Sunday at 1:00 PM — run as much or as little of it as you want. Between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM aid station support is limited while volunteers rest, though timing runs continuously. Course A 4.167-mile loop, 95% wide dirt paths with some grass and light gravel, and roughly 25 feet of elevation gain per lap. Clear directional arrows mark each turn. Six laps is 25 miles, eight is a 50K, twelve is fifty miles, fifteen is 100K, eighteen is 75 miles, twenty-four is a hundred, and thirty is 125. View Course Map → Laps & Weekend Schedule There is no set distance here — you pick a lap count and chase it. Each lap is 4.167 miles, so the round numbers fall like this: Laps Distance 6 laps 25 miles 8 laps 50K 12 laps 50 miles 15 laps 100K 18 laps 75 miles 24 laps 100 miles 30 laps 125 miles Meals are cooked and served by the Travelers Rest High School cheerleaders as a fundraiser, on this schedule: Day Meal Served Friday Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday Breakfast 7:00 – 9:00 AM Saturday Lunch 12:00 – 2:00 PM Saturday Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday Breakfast 7:00 – 9:00 AM Parking Parking is free. Spectators use the Day Use Lot; RV and car campers park on course; and there is an on-course field adjacent to the U-Pick stand that serves as party and tent central. Tent camping is free in a 15x15 space near the entrance in a car-free zone, car camping is free along the course, and RV spots are $40 for the first 40, which goes directly to supporting the farm. Aid Stations One aid station at the U-Pick Stand, reached every 4.1 miles — once per lap. Available snacks: Cookies Pretzels Candy Chips Pickles Soup Hydration: Water Coke Ginger ale Coffee Cup-less event — please bring your own hydration vessel. What's Included Camping On Site Pitch a tent, park the wagon, and settle into the rhythm of run, rest, repeat. Custom Race Bib Your badge of the journey. Chip Timing & Live Results Track your effort, splits included. Custom Finisher Medal To commemorate the triumph. Custom Race Tattoo Wear the moment proudly. Event-Themed Giveaways A little extra swag for finishing strong. Race Sticker Keep the memory riding shotgun on your bottle, cooler, or laptop. Wildly Charged Hydration Sample A little extra refresh after you've conquered the trail. Buckles and Milestones A buckle at 100 miles, a lapel pin at 100, a Strawberry Buckle at 500, a Sunflower Buckle at 1000. Haulin' Hops Beer Truck On site serving cold, tasty brews all weekend long. Five Hot Meals Cooked by the Travelers Rest High School cheerleaders as a fundraiser. Post-Race Vibes Complimentary professional race photos capture the grit and the glory — hang around at the finish line and celebrate. Race Awards Top 3 Overall (Male & Female) The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack. Age Group Awards (Male & Female) The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event. Series Recognition This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these two series: Upstate Trail Series Upstate Ultra Series Giving Back Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series

Course & Travel Notes

The Country Mile 48 Hour Run/Walk takes place in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina on April 2, 2027, starting at 1:00 PM at an elevation of 951 feet. Sunrise that day is at 7:15 AM, so plan for pre-dawn running if you start early in the race window. Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is the nearest air option, located 14.5 miles from the venue. Expect typical April weather with highs around 65°F and lows near 44°F, though there's about a 35% chance of rain on any given day, so pack accordingly.

⛰️ 951 ft elevation☀️ Typically 65°F / 44°F · 35% chance of rain✈️ Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 14.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk 2027 — Slater-Marietta, SC?

The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk 2027 — Slater-Marietta, SC takes place on April 2, 2027. The race is held in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina.

Where is The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk 2027 — Slater-Marietta, SC held?

The Country Mile 48 Hour – Run/Walk 2027 — Slater-Marietta, SC is held at 204 Bates Bridge Rd in Slater-Marietta, South Carolina.

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