Last Man Standing Lake Placid
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lake Placid, New York
- Price $133.50
- 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! Set in the breathtaking wooded trails of Mt. Hovenberg in Lake Placid, New York, this unique backyard ultra race invites runners of all levels to test their limits like never before. Participants will tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, with the clock ticking down to keep the adrenaline flowing. Whether you're aiming for just a couple of loops or pushing yourself to complete 40, this event is all about discovering your true potential amidst nature's beauty.
As you race against time, you'll enjoy camaraderie and competition, with awards for overall champions and top finishers in various categories, including Masters and Grand Masters. This year's event features exciting race giveaways, including shirts, medals, and exclusive award ribbon sliders for achieving ultra distances. With a cap of 200 runners, be sure to secure your spot early—this unforgettable challenge promises to be a highlight of your running journey! Join the fun and see how far you can go at Last Man Standing Lake Placid!
As you race against time, you'll enjoy camaraderie and competition, with awards for overall champions and top finishers in various categories, including Masters and Grand Masters. This year's event features exciting race giveaways, including shirts, medals, and exclusive award ribbon sliders for achieving ultra distances. With a cap of 200 runners, be sure to secure your spot early—this unforgettable challenge promises to be a highlight of your running journey! Join the fun and see how far you can go at Last Man Standing Lake Placid!
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!
PRICE ALERT: (CURRENT AS OF 3/18/2026 149 SIGN UPS)
0-125 (PARTICIPANTS) = $115
126-150 (PARTICIPANTS) = $125
151-175 (PARTICIPANTS) = $135
176-200 (PARTICIPANTS)= $145
201+ (PARTICIPANTS)= WAITLIST
* RACE GIVEAWAYS: SHIRTS AND MEDALS (NEW PHOTOS BELOW)
* 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 WAITLIST.
* 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!
PRICE ALERT: (CURRENT AS OF 3/18/2026 149 SIGN UPS)
0-125 (PARTICIPANTS) = $115
126-150 (PARTICIPANTS) = $125
151-175 (PARTICIPANTS) = $135
176-200 (PARTICIPANTS)= $145
201+ (PARTICIPANTS)= WAITLIST
* RACE GIVEAWAYS: SHIRTS AND MEDALS (NEW PHOTOS BELOW)
* 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 WAITLIST.
* AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERALL CHAMPION, MALE/FEMALE OVERALL, MASTERS MALE/FEMALE, GRAND MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (NEW 2026)
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Last Man Standing Lake Placid
Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$133.50
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