Last Buckeye Standing
Lewis Center, United States • 8 Aug 2026
Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra
Last Buckeye Standing is a backyard ultra held in August 2026 at Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center, Ohio. The event uses a fixed loop format in which runners repeatedly complete the same 4.167 mile loop on the Alum Creek Hiking Trail that runs along the Alum Creek Reservoir.
The loop runs on grass ski paths and single track trail with moderate elevation changes, roughly 100–200 feet per loop. Each loop must be completed within one hour; loops start precisely on the hour and runners must be present at the start corral at the bell. Standard Backyard Ultra rules apply: no late starts, no crewing or outside aid during a loop, no noncompetitors on the course, no artificial aids, and runners may not leave the course except for restrooms. The winner is the last person to complete a loop; all other runners are recorded as DNF.
Race support includes water and a limited supply of prepackaged food at the start/finish, portable toilets on course, and a restroom in the main parking lot. Tent setup is allowed the evening before the event and there is parking at Galena Boat Ramp off Africa Road. Night-time loops are on the course, so runners should plan adequate lighting; organizers will place some solar landscape lights on trail hazard areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.