Last Human Standing - West Greenwich, RI
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Last Human Standing - West Greenwich, RI
Last Human Standing is a loop-based endurance event starting June 12, 2027, held on private property adjacent to Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The site address is disclosed to registrants and their crews; parking is limited and participants are asked to limit vehicles to one per runner.
The format uses repeated laps of the same course. Each lap is timed: runners must complete a loop in less than 60 minutes to continue to the next lap. Those who complete the lap qualify to run the next one; this sequence repeats until only one runner remains. The final athlete must be standing at the starting line and complete one more loop than the second-to-last non-finisher to be declared the Last Human Standing.
The course is a 3.8 mile loop with approximately 450 feet of vertical gain per lap. The route begins on double-track for about 0.5 to 0.6 miles, then turns onto singletrack that weaves across the double-track. Arrows and orange flags on the right mark the way. Terrain includes rocks, roots, and low logs; the trails are mountain bike quality and open to non-motorized users via the Big River Management Area. Because the land is private, organizers ask that runners avoid previewing the course except during official preview runs.
The start/finish area hosts a fully stocked aid station and space for pop-up tents and crew setups. Participants are advised to bring personal supplies, as successful racers commonly use a mix of their own gear and what the aid station provides. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
