
MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile is a running race on April 6, 2027 in Statesville, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $17.
Last Man Standing 1 Mile race at the Statesville Soccer Complex.
Participants will run 1 mile under 10 minutes. Each participant that finishes under the 10-minute window will have 5 minutes to rest from when the last participant finishes. This format will continue for each mile dropping the finishing time by 30 seconds each mile until no one finishes under the required time
Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.
This race will be part of the 2027 Championship Series. Run in 10 races throughout the year
and accumulate points.
To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.
1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10
Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2028.
Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/6/2026 & 10/27/2026
Points will be earned as follows:
Overall 1st 12 Points, Overall 2nd 10 Points, Overall 3rd 9 Points, Masters 1st 8 Points, Masters 2nd 7 Points
Masters 3rd 6 Points, Age Group 1st 5 Points, Age Group 2nd 4 Points, Age Group 3rd 3 Points
All other Participants 2 Points
Prize money for top 5 male and female Championship Winners
1) $60.00 2) $50.00 3) $40.00 4) $30.00 5) $20.00
NO DOGS ALLOWED
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Statesville 2 Nne, 2 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
869 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile
Apr 6, 2027