Last Buckeye Standing
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Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra
The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is an hourly loop endurance event held at Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center, Ohio on August 8, 2026. Competitors repeat a single loop of 4.167 mile until only one runner completes another full loop more than any other competitor. Each loop must be completed within one hour to count; failure to finish a loop or to be present to start the next loop results in elimination.
The course follows the Alum Creek Hiking Trail around the reservoir and combines grass ski paths and single track. Elevation varies by loop with moderate gains and losses of about 100 to 200 feet. Trails in August are typically dry and runnable; low lying sections can become muddy in rain. Overnight loops take place in darkness so headlamps are recommended. Organizers will place solar landscape lights on parts of the trail but these are not intended to fully illuminate the route.
Standard Backyard Ultra rules apply. Runners must start each loop at the designated signal and may not leave the course during a loop except for restrooms. No crewing or outside aid is allowed while a loop is in progress and artificial aids such as trekking poles are prohibited. Water and a limited supply of prepackaged food will be available near the start and finish. Winner is the last runner to complete a loop; all other competitors are recorded as DNF if they do not outloop the winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
