Last Man Standing Lake Placid
Last Man Standing Lake Placid is an ultra and running race on July 25, 2026 in Lake Placid, NY, with an entry fee of $145.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $145
- Sports
- UltraRunning
From the Organizer
Last Man Standing Lake Placid
July 25th, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last Man Standing is a backyard ultra race held on the pristine, wooded trails at Mt. Hovenberg in Lake Placid, New York. Based on the original Backyard Ultra format created by Lazarus Lake, the rules are simple—but finishing is anything but.
You must complete one 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Finish a loop early? Great—rest, refuel, stretch, panic, question your life choices—just be back in the corral before the next bell rings. The moment you fail to start a loop on time, you’re out.
Some show up to win. Most show up to find out what they’re made of. Whether your goal is 2 loops or 40, this event is about going further than you thought possible.
The Last Man Standing course is as inviting as it is challenging. Those who are new to trail running and the backyard ultra format may find themselves completing new personal best distances. Trail veterans will push against their toughest limits and break through them!
PRICE Alert: (Current as of 5/3/2026 181 Sign Ups)
0-125 (Participants) = $115
126-150 (Participants) = $125
151-175 (Participants) = $135
176-200 (Participants)= $145
201+ (Participants)= Waitlist
* Race Giveaways: Shirts and Medals (New Photos Below)
* NEW 2026: Award Ribbon Sliders (Photo Below) that attach to the Run Medal Ribbons for hitting Ultra Levels (50k, 50 Mile, 100K, and 100 Mile)
*Awards:
- Overall Champion
- Top Other Gender Overall
- Masters Male/Female (40+)
- Grand Masters Male/Female (50+) (NEW 2026)
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
79°
Low
57°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
5%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Lake Placid, NY
Population
2,159
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,788 ft
Nearest Airport
SLK
Adirondack Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 106 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Last Man Standing Lake Placid, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Last Man Standing Lake Placid
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Last Man Standing Lake Placid
Jul 25, 2026