When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
2955 Mountain Trail Circle, Palmer AK
Distances
10K
About this race
Toughest Alive: Lazy Mountain Gauntlet
Scheduled for 2026-08-08 at 2955 Mountain Trail Circle, Palmer, AK. For more details, visit: Race Information.
Overview
- One mountain: The site of an epic challenge.
- One title: Who will be the Toughest on the Mountain?
- One belt: A title belt will be contested and must be defended.
- Elevation: 3,000 feet up, and back down, with the option for those daring enough to go up again.
Course Details
- Distance: ~6 miles per loop.
- Vertical gain: ~3,000 ft.
- Climb: Steep, relentless climbing.
- Descent: Technical descent awaits.
Choose Your Division
- Gauntlet (Single Loop): One ascent. One descent. A pure test of pacing, strength, and grit.
- Double Gauntlet (2 Loops): Up. Down. Then do it again. This is where the title is decided.
- Gauntlet Relay (2-Person Team): Split the work between two partners.
- Ruck Division: Complete the course with extra weight.
Standards & Rules
- Men: 35 lb ruck (dry weight, not including water).
- Women: 20 lb ruck (dry weight).
- Weight Checks: Random checks at start and finish.
- Challenge: A different kind of suffering.
The Belt: Toughest on the Mountain
- Reward: The fastest finisher in the Double Gauntlet earns a championship belt.
- Defending Champion: The winner must return the following year to defend.
- Title: The title is transferred if the champion does not return or is beaten.
- Annual Question: Who will be the Toughest on the Mountain?
Pricing & Registration
- Founders Pricing: Ends May 1 - $59 Single / $79 Double, Relay, Ruck.
- Early Registration: Ends June 1 - $69 / $89.
- Standard Registration: Ends July 15 - $79 / $99.
- Late Registration: Final 2 Weeks - $89 / $109.
Secure your spot early to be part of the first-ever Gauntlet. Limited spots available.
Final Word
Lazy Mountain doesn't care about your strength or speed. It only offers you the opportunity to prove it.
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