Lula Last Person Standing

Lula Last Person Standing is a trail event in Lula, Georgia, starting at noon on December 31, 2026. It uses the last-person-standing format, in which runners repeat a fixed loop on a fixed schedule and anyone who fails to start the next lap on time is out; the listed distance runs to 100 miles, but the race truly ends only when one runner remains.

This format rewards patience over speed. The winning move is to finish each loop with time to spare, use that time to eat, change socks and sit down, and let the field thin itself out. Prepare by running back-to-back long days on trail rather than by chasing a single long effort, and rehearse eating at regular intervals. Starting at midday means running through a full night, so practice with a headlamp before race week.