July 18-20, 2026 | ECHO MOUNTAIN, COLORADO

LAST PERSON STANDING 2026

1 lap Every hour, on the hour, until there’s one person left.

welcome to colorado’s most anticipated last PERSON standing event

$10,000 PRIZE PURSE

Tickets are live. Spots are limited

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REGISTRATION IS LIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION IS LIVE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

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The concept is simple,

BUT THE CHALLENGE IS NOT

  • ATHLETES WILL COMPLETE 1 LAP eVERY HOUR, ON THE HOUR.

  • each lap is roughly 1.5 miles and 500-650 ft of vertical gain (final course to be announced). altitude is 10,500 ft above sea level.

  • FINISH THE LAP WITHIN THE HOUR, any remaining time is your rest. MISS THE CUTOFF OR CHOOSE TO STOP AND YOU’RE OUT.

  • If multiple athletes remain at hour 55, there will be an all out race to the finish TO CROWN THE WINNER.

  • $10,000 PRIZE PURSE. $5,000 GRAND PRIZE FOR THE LAST PERSON STANDING. $250-$500 BOUNTIES AND SPONSORED PRIZES FOR VARIOUS LAPS THROUGHOUT THE RACE.

TICKETS ARE LIVE. $250 EACH

LAST PERSON STANDING

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JULY 18-20 | ECHO MOUNTAIN, COLORADO

FAQ’S

  • IS THE RACE CAPPED? YES. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ONLY 250 ATHLETES. TICKETS ARE LIVE AND ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

  • WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? This event attracts athletes ranging from some of the world’s most elite runners to the classic weekend warrior. Whether you complete 3 laps or 50, the Last PERSON Standing is all about seeing how far you can push yourself.

  • WHAT IS THE COURSE LIKE? EXPECT A COMBINATION OF 25-30% GRADES UP AND DOWN UN-MANICURED OPEN SLOPES, AND UNPAVED FIRE ROADS. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE SURE-FOOTED AND CONFIDENT NAVIGATING UNEVEN TERRAIN.

  • WILL THE COURSE BE LIT? KEY SECTIONS WILL BE LIT, BUT PLAN TO BRING A HEADLAMP.

  • WILL THERE BE A PLACE TO SET UP MY CAMP? YES, ATHLETES WILL HAVE DESIGNATED SPACE WITHIN 30 SECONDS WALK FROM THE START/FINISH LINE TO SET UP POP-UP TENTS, CHAIRS, COOLERS, ETC. CREW IS WELCOME.

  • WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE? YES, ECHO MOUNTAIN’S LODGE WILL BE OPEN DURING THE EVENT FOR FOOD PURCHASE. OPERATING HOURS TO BE ANNOUNCED. BASIC AID WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED AS PART OF REGISTRATION.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS? PUT ON YOUR JACKET, WE GO RAIN OR SHINE.

  • HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST? $250

  • DO YOU HAVE AN INFLUENCER PROGRAM? YES, EMAIL DAN@ELEVATIONEVEREST.COM IF INTERESTED.

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