Sam's Last Stand
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Sam's Last Stand
Sam's Last Stand is a fatass style trail race that follows the entire Lone Star Hiking Trail through Sam Houston National Forest just north of Houston. The course covers 96 miles from LSHT Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 15. Entry is limited to 30 runners and participants are given 36 hours to complete the route.
The event uses the existing LSHT wayfinding; organizers will not add additional course markings. Runners must follow LSHT signs and are required to load the route on their phone and show proof at bib pickup or the race start. GAIA GPS is the recommended app.
Support on course is limited but structured: waypoints will be stocked with 1-gallon jugs of drinking water and drop bags are allowed. Drop bag sizes are limited to small (up to 1 gallon / 4 liters) and large (up to 2 gallons / 8 liters). Water at waypoints is for runners and pacers only, must be taken into a personal container, and may not be used for purposes other than drinking. Supplies will not be under constant supervision.
Pacing is allowed beginning at mile 20; each runner may have one pacer at a time and pacers may mule but may not carry their own drop bag. Crewing is allowed after mile 20 with parking and vehicle restrictions to minimize trail impact. A small registration fee helps cover event costs.
Gun time will be used and finishes are manually logged for rankings. All participants must follow Leave No Trace principles; failure to comply may result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
