OUTLAST ATLANTA

What Is OUTLAST?

• Challenge: OUTLAST is a 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour.
• Requirement: 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.
• Pacing: This isn't just about speed — it’s about pacing, discipline, and mental grit.
• Terrain: Each course is trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions.

What You Earn:

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

All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.

Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.

Prizes and Championships:

• National Leaderboard: Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard. The fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion and take home a cash prize of $1,000.
• Championship Qualification: 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.
• Cash Prizes: The 1st-3rd place male and female winners of the Championship will take home cash prizes: 1st place = $1,200: 2nd place = $800: 3rd place = $500.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Laps Requirement: You do not have to run all 6 laps. Complete 4 or 5 to still earn a patch.
• Late Completion: If you don’t finish a lap in time, you’re out.
• Timing: Each 5K is timed individually. Combined times count towards local win and national leaderboard.
• Terrain Type: Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation.

Additional Information:

• Walking: Yes, you can walk as long as you finish the 5K within the hour.
• Aid Stations: 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: You can bring your own aid station/tent setup.

Is OUTLAST for beginners? Yes — if you're mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent and ready to suffer a little.

How do I win? If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division (male/female). Winners are also added to the national leaderboard for a shot at the $1,000 national prize & title.

For more information, visit the official race page: OUTLAST ATLANTA.