Last Fool Standing

Last Fool Standing Event Formats

The Last Fool Standing running event takes place in Poulsbo, Washington, on the weekend of March 28-29, 2026. The course is located on the Port Gamble Heritage Trails.

The event offers several timed format options for running a looped trail course.

• Last Fool Standing: Runners complete one 5K+ trail loop each hour, starting at the top of every hour on Saturday morning. The winner receives a cash prize.
• 48-Hour Endurance: Runners complete as many 5K+ loops as they wish over a 48-hour period starting Saturday morning. The runner with the highest mileage wins an award.
• 24-Hour Endurance: Runners complete as many loops as desired within a 24-hour block, choosing either a Saturday or Sunday start. An award is given to the mileage leader in each start time.
• 12-Hour AM Session: Runners complete as many loops as possible between Saturday morning and Saturday evening.
• 12-Hour PM Session: This night-running session takes place from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, with full course support.

Course and Venue

The race uses a looped course of approximately 5 kilometers on singletrack and wide trails through forested, rolling terrain. The start and finish area is at the airfield parking area of the Port Gamble Trails.

A fully stocked aid station is located at the start/finish area, offering food, hydration, and snacks, including hot food during night hours. Crew access is allowed in designated support zones. Primitive on-site camping is available at the basecamp in the airfield parking area. Nearby lodging can be found in Kingston, Poulsbo, and Port Gamble.

Volunteer opportunities are available for those not participating in the run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.