Lastest Not Fastest

Event overview

Lastest Not Fastest is a last-person-standing trail race held on Hamilton Island, Washington, near North Bonneville in the Columbia River Gorge. The event date is October 3, 2026. Runners depart together on the hour, every hour, to complete a loop; the format continues until only one runner remains. Registration opens April 1 and the entry fee is listed as TBA. All participants will have their distance posted to Ultrasignup; a participant is recorded as a DNF only if they fail to complete the first lap.

Course, rules and logistics

The route is a 4.13-mile loop with about 103 feet of elevation gain and one noticeable hill of roughly 30 feet. Completing a loop within the hour is required to continue; a 60-minute loop or longer ends a runner’s race. Runners must start each loop on the hour and may not leave the course and return later in the same hour. The trails are open to the public, so walkers, fishermen, and other users may be encountered. Crew is optional; crew may set up in designated parking areas but cannot access a runner while they are on the course. There is one aid station at the start/finish area stocked with drinks, gels, snacks, hot broth at night, and other typical ultra fare. Parking is available near the river; there is no overnight parking or camping the Friday before the race. Typical temperatures run in the upper 50s to 60s by day and around the 40s at night; rain and wind are possible. Awards include a DNF glass for all non-winning finishers and prizes for the overall winner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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