The Last Outlaw - Last Man Standing Event
Marietta, SC
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Past Event
When
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Where
204 Bates Bridge Rd, Marietta SC
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About this race
🏃♂️ About the Race
- The Last Outlaw - Last Man Standing Event: A backyard ultra where runners must complete a 4.167-mile lap within one hour in a test of endurance.
- Unique Format: Race ends when only one runner remains to complete a lap, with others marked as DNF (Did Not Finish).
- Origin: Invented by Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell, also known for founding the Barkley Marathons.
- Challenges: Participants face sleep deprivation, exhaustion, and varying weather conditions.
📍 Event Details
- What: The Last Outlaw - Last Man Standing
- When: Friday, November 15th
- Time: High Noon
- Where: Beechwood Farms, 204 Bates Bridge Rd, Marietta, SC
🔧 Event Specific Rules
- Each lap can be a round or out-and-back course.
- Runners must be in the starting box when the hourly bell rings.
- No leaving the course except for restroom breaks. Personal assistance only between laps.
- No non-competitors on the course except to escort eliminated runners to safety.
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🏆 Records
- Longest distance in a backyard ultra: 108 laps (450 miles) by Harvey Lewis in 2023.
- Female world record: 74 laps (308.3 miles) set by Jennifer Russo at the 2023 Capital Backyard Ultra.
- World record prior to 2023: 102 laps (425 miles) by Phil Gore in 2023.
- Notable competitors: Ihor Verys achieved 107 laps, and Bartosz Fudali achieved 103 laps in the 2023 Big's Backyard Ultra.
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