The Gambler Last Man Standing
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The Gambler Last Man Standing
The Gambler Last Man Standing is a lap-style endurance race held on February 27, 2027 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The course is a 2-mile loop that is clearly marked and consists mostly of trails with a few short road sections; part of the loop runs beside a lake and each loop has about 183 feet of elevation gain.
Each lap must be completed within the current time limit or the runner is eliminated. For the first 50 laps the time limit is 40 minutes per lap. Every completed lap earns a poker chip worth one dollar; competitors may collect up to 50 chips (100 miles). Cash-out or donate options are available at milestone laps corresponding to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 miles. Choosing to cash out or donate removes the competitor from the event and is final.
To win the Last Man Standing Bucket a competitor must start and complete the final lap alone within the time limit. The Last Man Standing Bucket begins at $200 and will include accumulated poker chips and contributions from eliminated runners. Age requirement is 19 or older.
After 100 miles the format changes: no more poker chips, no cashing-out, pacers are prohibited, and each subsequent lap’s time limit decreases by two minutes (for example lap 51 has 38 minutes, lap 52 has 36 minutes).
The start/finish area provides space for crews and personal aid setups; runners may receive aid there but not while on the course. A full-service aid station will be available at the start/finish line each lap. Pacers are allowed only between 20 and 100 miles and only one pacer may accompany a runner at a time. This is a cup-less event so competitors must provide their own cup or bottle.
Oak Mountain State Park offers cabins and camping and there are nearby hotels close to Interstate 65. Park entry requires a small cash fee. No refunds are offered; entries may be transferred or deferred by arrangement with the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
