Last One Standing: the craziest race in Ireland

Crazy about running? Always willing to push yourself to your limits? This insane Irish race may be right up your alley.

Do you consider yourself to be a great runner? Maybe you have the stamina to keep going forever, but you don’t have the speed, meaning you never take part in marathons for fear of not placing?

Believe it or not, there is a race in Ireland that doesn’t take speed into consideration. Have we caught your attention? Read on to learn more about Last One Standing: the craziest race in Ireland.

A race with no limits − the last person standing wins

Last One Standing is a race of pure stamina and determination. The rules are simple: runners have exactly 1 hour to complete every 6.7 km (4.2 mi) lap.

If participants do not finish their lap within this timeframe, they are disqualified. The next lap will start on the hour every hour until one runner remains.

A medal for everyone − running for the joy of running

Anyone involved in Last One Standing will receive an award, regardless of where they place.

Anyone who doesn’t finish will get a DNF (did not finish) medal, while anyone who breaks 161 km (100 mi), roughly 25 hours of running, will get a medal to prove this.

Where and when is it? − read on for details of the next event

Last One Standing is organised by Atlas Running, and events occur at different times in various locations throughout the year.

At the time of writing this article, the next event will take place on 13 August in Florence Court, County Fermanagh.

This route provides a flat starting run before rising up into an incline through the forest paths of Florence Court.

Click here for registration information.

Atlas Running− two brothers with a shared passion

The dream team behind Last One Standing is the sibling duo Adrian and Sammy Daye, otherwise known as Atlas Running.

Adrian and Sammy are dedicated runners who have been involved in the sport since the 1980s. They aim to support and encourage people of all levels in their running careers.

They organise running events for all levels of athletes, from beginners to more advanced runners.

They host everything from shorter races to ultra races and, of course, the insane Last One Standing running event, which proves to be a top-rated and fun event every time. We love that positivity.

Last Team Standing − an intense yet exciting team-building exercise

If you’re nervous about entering such an intense running event as a solo act, fear not! Atlas Running also run a similar event called Last Team Standing.

The rules are much the same as Last One Standing, except you are running in a team of six.

The combined yardage of each team member is calculated to give a final team score, and the team with the highest yard total is crowned the winning team. What a unique team-building opportunity.

Benefits of running − many excellent benefits

There are many benefits to running, including the improvement of your mental and cardiovascular health. Running in an event like Last One Standing is sure to significantly boost self-esteem.

With many people signing up for this event time and time again, it’s an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded, positive people who love the thrill of the coveted runners high.

Videos on the Atlas Running website show clips from previous year’s events, showing everyone supporting each other and cheering each other on into the darkness of the night.

It indeed seems like a magical event to partake in, whether you sign up solo or with friends.

Other benefits of running include maintaining a healthy weight and helping to strengthen bones and muscles.

Regular exercise like running helps reduce the risk of stroke and promotes healthy ageing, giving you a higher quality of life as you age. It’s a great exercise activity to get involved in, no matter your age.

Do you think you have what it takes to participate in such a long and crazy running event? There’s only one way to find out, sign up here.