The Wrath of Krampus
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The Wrath of Krampus: Last Person Standing
The Wrath of Krampus is a Last Person Standing endurance event in Yucaipa, CA, organized by Yucaipa Adventure Company. The event takes place in December and is staged in the foothills at night, with a strong emphasis on repeated hourly laps and elimination.
Competitors must complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour; runners who do not finish the loop before the bell are removed from the field. The format emphasizes persistence over a single continuous distance, with laps repeated until only one participant remains. The course traverses varied, unforgiving terrain and is described as moving into darkness as the night progresses; participants use headlamps and compete under nocturnal conditions.
Basecamp provides limited warmth and firelight and serves as a gathering point between laps, though comforts are described as brief. Limited camping is available and the organizer provides information for camping options. Registration has a published closing date.
The event is presented with theatrical elements and a seasonal theme invoking Krampus, including evening bell signals and thematic narration. The presentation includes a poem and atmospheric descriptions that frame the race as a test of endurance, obedience to the hourly rule, and persistence until a sole finisher remains. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
