If You're Not First You're Last

If You're Not First You're Last - Event overview

This event in Eagle, ID at 165 Eagle Island Parkway offers two formats: a Last Man Standing race and a 3 Loop Challenge. The course is a loop of 4.167 miles that competitors must complete within each hour.

The Last Man Standing format runs in repeated hourly loops. At the top of each hour a bell signals the start; competitors must be in the starting corral when the bell rings or they receive a DNF. The race continues until only one competitor returns to start; the winner must complete one more loop than every other competitor. Results record the distance each runner covered. The race is open ended with no cutoff or tie breakers; if no competitor can complete the extra loop, there is no winner.

The 3 Loop Challenge is a separate entry with overall fastest times for one male and one female. Completing three loops is required to have that effort count toward the Idaho Trail Series requirements.

Distances and points related to the Idaho Trail Ultra Series:

• 4.167 miles per loop
• 50K completion is the only distance from this event that counts for ITUS points
• 3 loops count as one of four races for the ITS jacket

Other details: packet pickup dates and times are provided, same day registration is available, registration deadlines affect schwag guarantees, there are no refunds, each runner may have two crew at the start/finish, minimal aid will be available at start/finish, and artificial aids including trekking poles are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.