If You're Not First You're Last

If You're Not First You're Last - Eagle, ID

If You're Not First You're Last is a Last Man Standing running event in Eagle, Idaho organized by Pulse Running. Competitors run a measured 4.167 mile loop repeatedly; a bell signals the start of each hour and runners must be in the starting corral when the bell rings or receive a DNS. The race continues hour by hour until only one competitor begins a loop; the winner must complete one more loop than every other participant.

Distances and options:

• 4.167 mile loop repeated each hour
• 3 Loop Challenge, overall fastest times win
• 50K result counts toward the Idaho Trail Ultra Series points

The event is part of the Idaho Trail Ultra Series (ITUS) and related Idaho Trail series. A 50K result or completing the full 3 Loop Challenge can count as one of the races required for the year-end series jacket.

Logistics and rules include packet pickup at Idaho Running Company in Boise (dates listed), guaranteed schwag for those registered by September 1, same-day registration availability, and a no-refund policy. Each competitor may have two crew members at the start/finish. There is a minimal aid station at the start/finish with water, Tailwind, coffee and broth; competitors may not receive personal aid during a loop. Eliminated runners and other non-competitors may not be on course, artificial aids are prohibited, and results record distance covered. The race has no fixed overall time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.