Last Buckeye Standing

AUG

8

2026

The Last Buckeye Standing is a unique backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Set on the scenic trails of Alum Creek State Park, the event tests endurance and strategy through day and night. The last runner standing is the sole winner.

Sat 8 Aug 2026

Lewis Center, Ohio

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4.167 Mile Loop

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Event Format

The Last Buckeye Standing is a Backyard Ultra-style running event. The competition consists of a 4.167-mile loop on the Alum Creek Hiking Trail at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. A new loop starts every hour on the hour. Runners must complete each loop within the hour to continue; if a runner fails to finish a loop or is not ready at the start of the next hour, they are eliminated. The event continues until only one runner remains.

Course & Conditions

The course is a loop through grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes (100-200 feet per loop). Trails are typically dry and runnable in August, but runners should be prepared for potential rain and mud in low-lying areas. For night loops (from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM), a headlamp is recommended. Solar landscape lights will be placed along the trail to highlight hazards, but they are not a primary light source.

Logistics

The event starts at 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The start and finish area is at the Galena Boat Ramp Parking Area off Africa Road. Tents can be set up on Friday evening between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Ample parking is available, and participants are asked to use single-vehicle spots. Restrooms are available in the parking lot, with portable toilets on the course and at the start/finish area. Water and a limited supply of prepackaged food items will be available at the start/finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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4.167 Mile Loop