Outlast Virginia

OUTLAST VIRGINIA

OUTLAST is a timed trail endurance challenge held over 6, 12, and 24 hours in Earlysville, VA. Runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour; each lap must be finished within the hour to continue. If a runner finishes early, they rest until the next round. Missing a lap removes the runner from that event. The event emphasizes pacing, discipline, and mental endurance rather than a single fast effort.

Courses use natural trail terrain with dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation, and conditions can vary. Each 5K is timed individually; completing all laps produces a combined time for local awards and leaderboard ranking. There is a basecamp/loop start with water, basic hydration, and snacks. This is a cupless event, so participants bring their own bottle or hydration system. Participants may set up a tent or personal aid station between laps. All participants receive a premium OUTLAST tee.

Awards and recognition are tiered by laps completed: patches for four and five laps, a premium medal for six laps, a premium 12 inch medal for twelve laps, and a premium buckle for twenty four laps. Top male and female combined 5K times at each event win the 1st Place OUTLAST award. Finishers are ranked on a world leaderboard; the fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6 hour events earns a World Champion title and a $1,000 prize. Top 5 male and female 6 hour champions from each city earn a spot in the Outlast World Championship in DFW on December 4 2027, where championship payouts are listed for the top three places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 6 Hour Challenge - 18 Miles
• Outlast ULTRA 12 Hour Challenge - 36 Miles
• Outlast ULTRA 24 Hour Challenge - 72 Miles

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