Last Man Standing Lake Placid
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lake Placid, New York
- Price $122.90
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Last Man Standing Lake Placid, taking place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at the stunning Mt. Hovenberg in Lake Placid, New York. This exciting backyard ultra race invites runners of all levels to tackle a unique format that requires participants to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply testing your limits, this event promises an unforgettable experience surrounded by pristine, wooded trails.
With a cap of 200 participants, the Last Man Standing Lake Placid is sure to sell out, so be sure to secure your spot early! Competitors will not only have the chance to earn fabulous race giveaways, including shirts and medals, but also the opportunity to achieve milestone awards for distances such as 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, personal growth, and a spirit of adventure—because whether you complete 2 loops or 40, this event is all about discovering just how far you can go!
With a cap of 200 participants, the Last Man Standing Lake Placid is sure to sell out, so be sure to secure your spot early! Competitors will not only have the chance to earn fabulous race giveaways, including shirts and medals, but also the opportunity to achieve milestone awards for distances such as 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, personal growth, and a spirit of adventure—because whether you complete 2 loops or 40, this event is all about discovering just how far you can go!
Organiser's Description
LAST MAN STANDING LAKE PLACID
JULY 25TH, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
LAST MAN STANDING IS A BACKYARD ULTRA RACE HELD ON THE PRISTINE, WOODED TRAILS AT MT. HOVENBERG IN LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK. BASED ON THE ORIGINAL BACKYARD ULTRA FORMAT CREATED BY LAZARUS LAKE, THE RULES ARE SIMPLEBUT FINISHING IS ANYTHING BUT.
YOU MUST COMPLETE ONE 4.167-MILE LOOP EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR. FINISH A LOOP EARLY? GREATREST, REFUEL, STRETCH, PANIC, QUESTION YOUR LIFE CHOICESJUST BE BACK IN THE CORRAL BEFORE THE NEXT BELL RINGS. THE MOMENT YOU FAIL TO START A LOOP ON TIME, YOURE OUT.
SOME SHOW UP TO WIN. MOST SHOW UP TO FIND OUT WHAT THEYRE MADE OF. WHETHER YOUR GOAL IS 2 LOOPS OR 40, THIS EVENT IS ABOUT GOING FURTHER THAN YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
THE LAST MAN STANDING COURSE IS AS INVITING AS IT IS CHALLENGING. THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING AND THE BACKYARD ULTRA FORMAT MAY FIND THEMSELVES COMPLETING NEW PERSONAL BEST DISTANCES. TRAIL VETERANS WILL PUSH AGAINST THEIR TOUGHEST LIMITS AND BREAK THROUGH THEM!
* RACE GIVEAWAYS: SHIRTS AND MEDALS (UPDATES COMING SOON)
* NEW 2026: AWARD RIBBON SLIDERS (PHOTO BELOW) THAT ATTACH TO THE RUN MEDAL RIBBONS FOR HITTING ULTRA LEVELS (50K, 50 MILE, 100K, AND 100 MILE)
* RACE WILL SELL OUT AT 200 RUNNERS. THEN THERE WILL BE A WAIT LIST.
* AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERALL CHAMPION, MALE/FEMALE OVERALL, MASTERS MALE/FEMALE, GRAND MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (NEW 2026)
JULY 25TH, 2026 AT 9:00 AM
LAST MAN STANDING IS A BACKYARD ULTRA RACE HELD ON THE PRISTINE, WOODED TRAILS AT MT. HOVENBERG IN LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK. BASED ON THE ORIGINAL BACKYARD ULTRA FORMAT CREATED BY LAZARUS LAKE, THE RULES ARE SIMPLEBUT FINISHING IS ANYTHING BUT.
YOU MUST COMPLETE ONE 4.167-MILE LOOP EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR. FINISH A LOOP EARLY? GREATREST, REFUEL, STRETCH, PANIC, QUESTION YOUR LIFE CHOICESJUST BE BACK IN THE CORRAL BEFORE THE NEXT BELL RINGS. THE MOMENT YOU FAIL TO START A LOOP ON TIME, YOURE OUT.
SOME SHOW UP TO WIN. MOST SHOW UP TO FIND OUT WHAT THEYRE MADE OF. WHETHER YOUR GOAL IS 2 LOOPS OR 40, THIS EVENT IS ABOUT GOING FURTHER THAN YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
THE LAST MAN STANDING COURSE IS AS INVITING AS IT IS CHALLENGING. THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING AND THE BACKYARD ULTRA FORMAT MAY FIND THEMSELVES COMPLETING NEW PERSONAL BEST DISTANCES. TRAIL VETERANS WILL PUSH AGAINST THEIR TOUGHEST LIMITS AND BREAK THROUGH THEM!
* RACE GIVEAWAYS: SHIRTS AND MEDALS (UPDATES COMING SOON)
* NEW 2026: AWARD RIBBON SLIDERS (PHOTO BELOW) THAT ATTACH TO THE RUN MEDAL RIBBONS FOR HITTING ULTRA LEVELS (50K, 50 MILE, 100K, AND 100 MILE)
* RACE WILL SELL OUT AT 200 RUNNERS. THEN THERE WILL BE A WAIT LIST.
* AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERALL CHAMPION, MALE/FEMALE OVERALL, MASTERS MALE/FEMALE, GRAND MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (NEW 2026)
Races
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Last Man Standing Lake Placid
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$122.90
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