Dead Last Festival & Community Events
Sutton, MA
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
53 Waters Road, Sutton MA
44–59°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–56°F
dry
2024
49–68°F
dry
2023
40–60°F
dry
2022
49–57°F
rain
2021
39–56°F
dry
2020
46–66°F
dry
2019
42–63°F
dry
2018
38–46°F
dry
2017
63–71°F
rain
2016
43–55°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 34–56°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 34°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
DEAD LAST ULTRA WEEKEND: Community Runs, Kids Run, Festival, & Apparel
Join us for a full day of running, community, music, food, and family fun at historic Waters Farm in Sutton, Massachusetts.
Dead Last Festival & Community Events serves as the kickoff to the inaugural Dead Last Ultra, a backyard ultramarathon where runners attempt to complete a 4.2-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Before the battle begins, we invite the entire community to experience the course, enjoy the farm, and spend the day with us.
Set against the backdrop of Waters Farm, a beautifully preserved 1757 hilltop homestead overlooking Lake Manchaug, the festival brings together runners, families, local businesses, and spectators for a uniquely New England fall event.
Whether you're running the loop, cheering on your kids, browsing local vendors, enjoying live music, or watching ultra runners begin their journey into the night, there's something for everyone.
CHOOSE YOUR DEAD LAST EXPERIENCE:
RUNNING THE DEAD LAST ULTRA?
Backyard Ultra registration is handled separately through UltraSignup. Do not register for the Ultra on this page.
→ REGISTER FOR THE DEAD LAST ULTRA @ www.ultrasignup.com
RUNNING OR WALKING THE 4.2-MILE OUT TO PASTURE LOOP?
Register above. Your festival admission is included with your race registration.
REGISTERING A CHILD FOR THE FREE KIDS FUN RUN?
The registered child's festival admission is included. Parents, guardians, siblings, and additional attendees must purchase their own festival admission tickets.
COMING JUST FOR THE FESTIVAL?
Purchase Adult or Kids/Senior Festival Admission below.
IMPORTANT: Every person entering the festival must have either a race registration that includes festival admission or a separate festival ticket.
DEAD LAST T-SHIRTS
Pre-order your official 2026 Dead Last Ultra event apparel NOW. Limited quantities will be available on race weekend.
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM – Check-In Opens
8:00 AM – Out to Pasture Loop Start
9:15 AM – Kids Fun Run
10:00 AM – Dead Last Ultra Start
* Festival Activities Start @ 10am & Continue Throughout the Day
LOCATION:
Waters Farm
53 Waters Road
West Sutton, Massachusetts
Come for a run. Bring the family. Stay for the festival. Witness the start of something unforgettable.
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