OUTLAST NEW ORLEANS

What Is OUTLAST?

• Challenge: OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour.
• Completion: 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.
• Goal: Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST.
• Skills Required: This isn't just about speed — it’s about pacing, discipline, and mental grit.

What You Earn:

• 4 laps: Bronze “Grit Earned” leather patch
• 5 laps: Silver “Survivor” leather patch
• 6 laps: Premium “OUTLAST” wooden medal
• All participants: Receive an OUTLAST Tee & Sticker.

Top Competitors:

• Fastest Times: 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: the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion and take home $1,000.
• Championship Entry: The 1st Place Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city will earn a spot in the Outlast Championship.
• Top 100 Invitation: By the end of the tour, the top 100 best times nationally will be invited to compete in the Outlast Championship.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Complete all 6 laps? Nope. Run as many as you can. If you complete 4 or 5, you'll still earn a patch.
• Finish a lap in time? You’re out. The next lap starts at the top of the next hour, and only those who completed the last lap on time can continue.
• 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. But some courses are rugged.
• 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.
• Tent Setup: Absolutely, 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 to 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.

Event Details:

Date: December 20, 2025
Location: 62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA
Register for OUTLAST New Orleans