Lastest Not Fastest

Event

Lastest Not Fastest is a last-person-standing trail race held on October 3, 2026, in the Columbia River Gorge on Hamilton Island, Washington, near the town of North Bonneville. The event uses a repeated-loop format: all runners start each loop on the hour and complete a 4.13-mile loop. Runners who take 60 minutes or longer to finish a loop are removed; other runners continue, with shorter recovery time if their loop time is longer. Racers continue running loops until a single runner remains. Each participant’s final distance is posted to UltraSignup; a DNF is recorded only if the first lap is not completed.

Course and logistics

The course is a 4.13-mile loop with about 103 feet of elevation gain. The route follows the river, passes into a forested area near the Bonneville Dam, crosses a road about halfway, includes a single hill of roughly 30 feet, skirts the southern edge of North Bonneville, and returns along open fields and the parking area above the river. Trails are open to the public during the race and other users may be present.

There is one aid station at the start/finish area stocked with electrolyte drink, water, gels, snacks, and packaged foods; hot broth and other hot food are available in the evening. Crew access is optional; crew may set up in designated parking areas with a maximum 10'x10' tent and may not access runners while they are on course. Parking is alongside the river; there is no overnight parking the Friday before the race. Registration is nontransferable and nonrefundable; cancellations more than 30 days before the race receive a 50% credit toward a future Go Beyond Racing event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.