Summit Last Man Standing
The Summit Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra that was previously hosted by Pursue Your Summit LLC. This is the first year that it will be operating under Perspective Pacing. The Summit LMS is a run under the backyard ultra format in which you must complete 4.17 miles within the hour on the hour until there is only one person left. The last person to complete a lap will be crowned the winner.
Where, & When???
Races Offered:
Backyard Ultra Format:
Each participant must complete the 4.17mi loop within the hour and must be within the corral, before the start of the next loop, to continue the race.
Live Results:
Schedule of Events:
Friday:
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Set-Up Opens: 5:00 PM
Primitive camping allowed (no electricity or water). Restrooms available starting at 5 PM. -
Plenty of room for tents, RVs, and vehicles.
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First-come, first-serve set-up area.
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Past Champions and Bronze Ticket Qualifiers will have a reserved roped-off section near the corral (also first-come within that area).
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Reminder - There is no running water or electricity on-site!
Packet Pickup:
Saturday
6:00am - 7:30am (Race Day Only)
At packet pickup runners that registered before shirt cutoff date will receive their shirt, bib and chip. Participants that signed up past the shirt cutoff date will receive some other swag item such as a shirt, hat, cup etc.
Race Briefing: 7:30 - 7:45 AM
The Race Briefing will include details about the course as well as insights for the event. This is not mandatory for our runners, however it may give a competitive edge for those who are competing to be THEE last person standing.
Start: 8:00 AM (NO LATE STARTS NO EXCEPTIONS)
Location:
2200 Manzano Mile
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Medals/Awards/Shirts
Medals:
There are no medals for this event...winner takes all.
Awards:
One special prize will go to THEE last person standing.
Shirts:
Everyone will receive an event shirt so long as you are signed up before the shirt cutoff date which is October 30th. If you do not sign up by this date you will receive some other item, whether it be a past year event shirt, or Perspective Pacing garment, either way you'll have a couple of options.
Course Map/Details
Trail Head & Layout:
The course begins at the corner of Colt Elementary. There is massive space for parking and set-up. Although the loop feels remote and secluded, you are 5 minutes from every hotel, H-E-B, and Walmart in town.
Camping:
Primitive only. No electricity. No running water. Plan accordingly.
RVs:
Fully allowed. Parking available in the lot and on surrounding streets.
A detailed map (attached) will show:
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Start corral
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Transition area
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Parking layout
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No-parking zones near the corral
Dogs:
Allowed on leashes in the transition area only.
Not allowed on the course.
Course Marking:
The course will be extremely well marked and very straightforward. You will have to intentionally try to get lost.
Portajohns:
Three high-quality units with handwashing stations located at the start of the loop. Porta Johns are on the course, so you can use them at the start of the loop, middle of the loop, or end of the loop, etc.
Please tell your crew not to crowd them during transition-heavy moments. (Final 15 min of loop, middle of the loop, start of the loop. Give me runners priority.)
Respect the School Grounds:
Colt Elementary graciously partners with us each year for our transition area.
Please leave your space exactly as you found it.
Aid Station
Backyard Races are designed to be self-sustained. Make sure to bring all the food and hydration you think you are going to need to run. For this event there will only be one aid station at the start finish and it will be "fully serviced". There will be no aid stations on course.
For this event at a "fully serviced" aid station, you will be able to find the following for fuel:
Cookies, PBJ sandwiches, Oranges, Bananas, Watermelons, Pickles, Pickle Juice, , Fruit Snacks, Pringles, Coke, Mt. Dew, Ginger Ale, Tailwind & Saltstick. We have found that these items will allow runners to properly fuel themselves to get through any ultra.
Disclaimer: We are a CUPLESS EVENT! For those new to the trail running world/etiquette, we like to treat our venues with respect and do not use plastic or styrofoam to serve out water. Please bring your own cup, water bottle, hydration vest, or other form of water containment so we can help maintain the clean environment we are permitted to use for this event.
Pacing
THERE ARE NO PACERS ALLOWED FOR THIS RACE
Volunteering
Come out and volunteer with us at Summit backyard ultra! Every race that you have ever participated in has had a crew of volunteers to make it possible. Without the support of volunteers, races wouldn't exist! Take this opportunity to give back to your running community and sign up to volunteer!
P.S. If and when you do decide to volunteer, there are some pretty cool swag and discounts available for future races!
