The Gambler Last Man Standing
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The Gambler Last Man Standing
The Gambler Last Man Standing is scheduled for February 13, 2027 in Pelham, Alabama and is organized by The Running Birds. The event is a lap format run on a clearly marked two mile loop that is mostly trail with a few short sections of road and a portion beside a lake. Each two mile lap has an elevation gain of 183 feet.
Competitors must complete each two mile lap within forty minutes to remain in the competition. Each completed lap earns a poker chip worth one dollar, with a maximum of 50 chips (100 miles). Cash out options are available at ten mile increments from 10 miles (5 laps) through 100 miles (50 laps); choosing to cash out removes the competitor from the race and is final. Chips that are not cashed before elimination go into the Last Man Standing Bucket. The bucket starts at $200 and is awarded to the last person who starts and completes a final lap alone. If no runner completes the final solo lap, the bucket goes to the organizer.
Rules change after 100 miles: no more poker chips, no cash outs, no pacers, and each lap time limit decreases by two minutes per lap. Pacers are permitted only between 20 miles and 100 miles, one pacer at a time on course. Participants must be 19 years or older.
The start/finish area provides space for tents and crew aid between laps and a full service aid station. The event is cup-less so competitors must use their own cup or bottle. The park offers cabins and camping near the venue. Entries are non refundable but may be transferred or deferred through the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
