OUTLAST RALEIGH

What Is OUTLAST?

• Challenge: OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour.
• Fitness 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.
• Completion: 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
• Participation: All participants receive a premium OUTLAST Tee.

Awards and Championships:

• Fastest Winners: 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.
• Championship Qualification: The top 5 Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city earn a spot in the Outlast Championship in DFW December 4, 2027.
• Cash Prizes: 1st place = $1,200, 2nd place = $800, 3rd place = $500 at the Championship.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Laps Requirement: 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.
• Timing: 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.
• Race Timing: How is the race timed? Each 5K is timed individually.
• Terrain: Are these trail races or road? Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation.

Additional Information:

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

Is OUTLAST For You?

• Beginner Friendly: Yes — if you're mentally tough. You don’t need to be fast, just consistent and ready to suffer a little.
• Victory: How do I win? If you finish all 6 laps and have the fastest combined time, you win your division.

Event Details:

Date: 2027-06-05

Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC

URL: OUTLAST RALEIGH