OUTLAST INDIANAPOLIS

What Is OUTLAST?

• Format: OUTLAST is a 6-hour and 12-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour.
• Timing: Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out.
• Challenge: Complete all six or twelve rounds, and you OUTLAST.
• Focus: This isn't just about speed — it’s about pacing, discipline, and mental grit.

Course Details

• Terrain: Each course is trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions.
• Recovery: You’ll have time between rounds to recover, refuel, and refocus — but not much.

What You Earn

• 4 laps: “Grit Earned” patch
• 5 laps: “Survivor” patch
• 6 laps: Premium “OUTLAST” 6-inch medal
• 12 laps: Premium “OUTLAST” 12-inch medal

​All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.

Awards and Prizes

• Fastest Times: Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.
• National Leaderboard: Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard, with the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events (including the Championship) crowned National Champion.
• Cash Prize: National Champion takes home a cash prize of $1,000.
• Championship: The top 5 Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city will earn a spot in the Outlast Championship in DFW December 4, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to run all 6 laps? Nope. Run as many as you can. If you complete 4 or 5, you'll still earn a patch.
• What happens if I don’t finish a lap in time? You're out. The next lap starts at the top of the next hour.
• How is the race timed? Each 5K is timed individually. Your combined time counts toward the local win and national leaderboard if you complete all 6.
• Are these trail races or road? Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation.

Additional Information

• Can I walk? Yes, as long as you finish the 5K within the hour.
• Are there aid stations? Yes, there will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start.
• What should I bring? Trail shoes, hydration system, layers (weather dependent), fuel between laps, and grit.
• Can I setup a tent? Absolutely, bring your own aid station/tent setup.

Is OUTLAST for beginners?

• Yes: It is suitable for those who are mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent.

How do I win?

• Finish Requirements: If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division (male/female).
• National Leaderboard: Winners are also added to the national leaderboard for a shot at the $1,000 national prize & title.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-17
• Location: 3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN
• More Information: Race Website