Death at Dupuis (a Backyard Event)
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About the race
Death at DuPuis is a backyard-format last person standing race held in Canal Point, FL, organized by Mule Racing. The event uses a repeated loop format: all participants complete a 4.166667 mile loop and the course restarts every hour until only one runner can complete the loop on time or everyone stops.
The event is described as not for profit and includes fundraising for the Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Race costs cover race operations such as shirts, porta potties, awards, timing, and a minimum donation goal of $2,000 to the local FTA chapter. The organizer reports past donations totaling more than $10,000 to the FTA. There will be no refunds for runners who drop; any entry fees from dropouts are directed to the donation pot.
The race is presented as a homage to Big’s Backyard in Tennessee and offers a Bronze Ticket pathway that provides entry into Capital in Virginia; the event also notes a $1,000 stipend awarded to the winner. Participants can expect a start/finish area with coolers, chairs, and canopies on a first come first serve basis.
The course runs within the DuPuis Management Area, a 21,875 acre natural area spanning parts of northwestern Palm Beach and southwestern Martin counties, featuring ponds, wet prairies, cypress domes, pine flatwoods, trails, campsites and an equestrian center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
