Outlast Nashville
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OUTLAST NASHVILLE - Vaughn's Gap
OUTLAST is a six hour trail endurance challenge held in Nashville at Vaughn's Gap (7199 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221). The event format requires runners to complete a 5K lap every hour, on the hour, for up to six consecutive rounds. Each lap must be finished within the hour to continue to the next round; if a participant misses a lap they are removed from the event.
Courses are trail based and include natural terrain such as dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation changes; some sections may include pavement or gravel. Aid is available at the basecamp/loop start with water, basic hydration, and snacks. This is a cupless event, so participants are expected to bring their own bottle or hydration system. Participants may set up a personal tent or aid station at the venue.
Awards and recognition are given by laps completed and by fastest combined time for those who finish all six laps. Earned items include a patch for four laps, a patch for five laps, and a premium six inch OUTLAST medal for completing six laps. All participants receive an OUTLAST tee. Local winners are added to a world leaderboard and the fastest across all OUTLAST six hour events receives a $1,000 prize. Top finishers at city events can qualify for the Outlast World Championship in DFW on December 4, 2027.
Registration opens September 20, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026. The registration fee is $100.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
