Last Man Standing Lake Placid
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lake Placid, New York
- Price $154.70
- Races 1 race
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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 unique backyard ultra race invites participants to conquer a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing both physical endurance and mental grit. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer eager to push your limits, this event promises an unforgettable experience surrounded by pristine wooded trails.
Participants can aim for personal bests, with the potential to complete anywhere from 2 loops to 40, all while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. With exciting race giveaways, including shirts and medals, along with awards for overall champions and top performers in various age categories, there's plenty to celebrate. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event where you can discover what you’re truly made of!
Participants can aim for personal bests, with the potential to complete anywhere from 2 loops to 40, all while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. With exciting race giveaways, including shirts and medals, along with awards for overall champions and top performers in various age categories, there's plenty to celebrate. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event where you can discover what you’re truly made of!
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 5/3/2026 181 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)
*AWARDS:
* OVERALL CHAMPION
* TOP OTHER GENDER OVERALL
* MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (40+)
* GRAND MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (50+) (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 5/3/2026 181 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)
*AWARDS:
* OVERALL CHAMPION
* TOP OTHER GENDER OVERALL
* MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (40+)
* GRAND MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (50+) (NEW 2026)
Races
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Last Man Standing Lake Placid
Incl. $9.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$154.70
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31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, 12946, NY, United States
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