OUTLAST SAN ANTONIO

🏃‍♂️ What Is OUTLAST?

• Challenge: OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour.
• Finish 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.
• 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: “Grit Earned” patch
• 5 laps: “Survivor” patch
• 6 laps: Premium “OUTLAST” medal
• All participants: Receive an OUTLAST Tee.

🏆 Competition Overview:

• Awards: Top male and female with the fastest combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award.
• Ranking: Finishers are ranked on the national leaderboard.
• National Champion: The fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6-hour events will be crowned National Champion and take home $1,000.
• Championship Opportunity: The 1st Place Male and Female 6-hour champions from each city earn a spot in the Outlast Championship.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions:

• 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.
• 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.
• How is the race timed? Each 5K is timed individually: your combined time counts toward the local win and national leaderboard.
• Are these trail races or road? Every OUTLAST race is on trail terrain — dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation.

🎒 Preparation Tips:

• Can I walk? Yes, as long as you finish the 5K within the hour.
• Are there aid stations? Yes. There will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the basecamp/loop start.
• What should I bring? Trail shoes, hydration system, layers (weather dependent), fuel between laps, and grit.
• Can I setup a tent? 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 do I win? Finish all 6 laps with the fastest combined time to win your division.
• Winners are added to the national leaderboard for a chance at the $1,000 national prize.
• Check out more details at the OUTLAST SAN ANTONIO website.