Lastest Not Fastest

Lastest Not Fastest : Columbia River Gorge last person standing race

Lastest Not Fastest is a last person standing trail race held on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge, Washington. Runners repeat a 4.13-mile loop on mostly flat trails with 103 feet of elevation gain; each loop must be started on the hour and racers continue looping hourly until only one runner remains.

The loop follows the river and moves into a forested section near the Bonneville Dam, crosses a road about halfway, and includes one larger climb of roughly 30 feet. The route passes around the eastern end of the island, skirts the southern edge of North Bonneville, and finishes near the parking area above the river.

An aid station at the start/finish area is stocked with drinks, gels, snacks, PB&J sandwiches, chips, pickles, candies, fruit, and hot broths and other warm food during the night. Runners return to this area each loop and may set up personal aid at the start/finish. Crew presence is optional; crew may occupy designated parking or setup spaces but cannot access a runner while the runner is on course.

All participants will have their distance recorded on UltraSignup; a competitor receives a DNF only if they fail to complete the first lap. Registration opens April 1 and tiered fees apply; there are no transfers or refunds, though a 50% credit toward a future race is available for cancellations made more than 30 days before the event. Event organizers note there is no overnight parking the night before the race. Typical temperatures in this season are often in the upper 50s to 60s with nighttime lows in the 40s; wind along the river and occasional rain are possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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