Last Buckeye Standing
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Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra
Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held in Lewis Center, OH, at Alum Creek State Park near 4450 Africa Road. The event uses a single loop of 4.167 miles run repeatedly until only one runner remains able to complete another loop.
The course follows the Alum Creek Hiking Trail along the reservoir and combines grassy ski trails and wooded singletrack. Each loop has approximately 100 to 200 feet of elevation change. Trails are marked and the surface is generally dry in August, though rain can create muddy conditions in low-lying sections.
The format requires runners to complete each loop within 60 minutes and all remaining runners start together at the top of each hour. Runners who do not finish a loop within the hour or do not start the next loop are eliminated. There is no predetermined finish distance; the event continues until one runner completes a loop that no other competitor completes.
On-course crew support is not allowed during loops; crew may provide aid only at the designated start and finish area between loops. Water and a limited supply of prepackaged food items are available at the start/finish. Night running equipment is required for safe navigation after dark; headlamps are recommended. Officials may remove participants for safety concerns.
Tents may be set up Friday evening and parking is available at the Galena Boat Ramp parking area. Volunteers are requested and receive a race t-shirt and a discount code for other events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
