OUTLAST COLORADO SPRINGS

What Is OUTLAST?

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

What You Earn:

• 4 laps: “Grit Earned” patch
• 5 laps: “Survivor” patch
• 6 laps: Premium “OUTLAST” medal
• Finishers: All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.

Awards and Championships:

• Winners: Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.
• Rankings: Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard, and the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion.
• Cash Prize: National Champion takes home a cash prize of $1,000.
• Championship Slot: 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:

• Run all laps? Nope. Run as many as you can. If you complete 4 or 5, you'll still earn a patch.
• Finish lap in time? You're out. The next lap starts at the top of the next hour.
• Race timing: Each 5K is timed individually. If you complete all 6, your combined time counts toward the local win and national leaderboard.
• Trail or road? Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation.

Additional Information:

• Walking: Yes, as long as you finish the 5K within the hour.
• Support: Yes. There will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start.
• What to bring: Trail shoes, hydration system, layers, fuel between laps, and grit.
• Tent setup: Absolutely, bring your own aid station/tent setup.

Is OUTLAST for Beginners?

• Suitable: Yes — if you're mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent.
• Winning: If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division.
• Leaderboard: Winners are added to the national leaderboard for a shot at the $1,000 national prize.

Race Details:

Date: 2026-09-26

Location: 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd #3, Colorado Springs, CO

More Information: Visit the race page.