Toughest Alive Hourglass - Lakewood
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About the race
Toughest Alive Hourglass in Lakewood is a descending-clock endurance event held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Waughop Lake Loop at Fort Steilacoom Park. The format uses a shared loop that brings participants back to the same basecamp, aid station, and group between rounds.
Each round begins on the same clock and then shortens by one minute every subsequent round, starting from 30 minutes, then 29, then 28, and so on. The distance for each division stays fixed while the allotted time per round decreases, and all divisions use the same clock.
Participants choose a division and complete the specified work each round. Distances and requirements include:
- Walk: one mile per round
- Ruck: one mile per round while carrying a pack
- Run: two miles per round
- Hybrid: two miles plus 10 burpees per round
- Carry: available at participating events; distance and requirements vary
The event emphasizes returning to a shared basecamp between efforts, refueling, and deciding whether to start another round. The shared loop and recurring return point create a setting where participants encounter the same people and support throughout the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
