NCTRaces: 15x

NCTRaces: 15x is a Last Runner Standing event held in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, on November 14, 2026, organized by Trail Life LLC. In this format there is no set distance: every hour, all runners start a new loop, and anyone who does not complete the loop and return before the next start is eliminated. The race ends when only one runner remains.

Last Runner Standing events reward patience and consistency far more than speed. Each loop is designed to be finished at an easy pace, which leaves you a few minutes to eat, change layers and sit down before the next start. That makes the format surprisingly accessible: you can quit after five or ten loops with a respectable trail distance, or push into the night if you are chasing a big result. Prepare with long, easy runs, practice eating on a schedule, and rehearse cold-weather routines, since Wisconsin in mid-November will test your gear between loops.