Ultra Running Hub Travelers Rest, SC, United States · Saturday, June 12, 2027
Longest Day Race
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (15:30h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 474 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15:30h | 114 | Charles King · 99.779 km | Olivia Durant · 99.779 km |
| 2024 | 50km | 18 | Joshua Jantz · 13:45:00 | Claira Wilson · 13:45:00 |
The field grew 533% between 2024 (18) and 2026 (114). 28% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (15:30h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Longest Day Race, held in Travelers Rest, SC, is an elimination race format, where runners are measured by the clock, not by a set distance. This event, organized by the South Carolina Ultra Marathon Club, has been run 2 times, with the most recent edition in 2026 seeing 114 finishers.
The course itself features a 2-mile loop, starting with 1 mile of dirt road before transitioning to 1 mile of single track trail through the woods. Each loop includes 200 feet of climbing, presenting a consistent elevation challenge throughout the race.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.