Welcome to the More Miles Last One Standing Challenge!
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We're going LIVE (and virtual) in 2023!
What IS this?
LIVE participants can choose from
the 1-mile Backyard Ultra for Mortals
OR
the new 4.167-mile Official Backyard distance!
VIRTUAL participants can compete in the 1-mile only!
The Challenge - participants begin ON the hour, EVERY hour to run or walk their chosen distance before the hour is up.
Then repeat, EVERY HOUR, for as long as you can, until only one participant remains.
You can walk, you can run... speed does not matter, only continuity!
You can complete 1 hour and stop, or continue forward every hour to compete for THE Last One Standing title.
When:
Saturday May 20, 2023
7:00AM Eastern start-time
Where:
The LIVE event will be held at
Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center
1600 Harpers Ferry Rd.
Knoxville, MD 21758
The VIRTUAL can be completed wherever you are!
Live results will be posted HOURLY on our Facebook Event Page
Registration:
Click Here to Register!
Please see below for details of both LIVE and VIRTUAL competition
Live Event Information:
Every participant will be permitted to camp on-site at the Start/Finish village.
Race organizers will provide a small aid station with water, Tailwind, and light snacks.
*THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE!*
Please help us reduce waste, and bring a bottle or collapsible cup!
Runners/Walkers should be prepared to provide for their larger fueling needs for the long hours (i.e. meals and heartier food items), as well as tent or canopy, chairs, sleep/nap arrangements, etc.
Showers will be available for use during the event and after your finish.
Cabins are also available for rent for the weekend, equipped with beds and air conditioning! These are located approximately 200meters from the start/finish area.
Every participants will also receive official timing, race t-shirt, and race bib.
There will be one award, for THE Last One Standing in the 1-mile and 4-mile!
But all participants can expect a consolation prize for their efforts.
Both the 1-mile and 4-mile courses will run on packed grass and non-technical trail. Course maps and elevation coming soon!
Overnight Information:
Saturday night camping is included with your registration fee!
If you wish to set up and camp Friday night before the race, please bring $5 (cash only) to packet pick-up!
Cabins are available for rent on the property both Friday night and Saturday night if you prefer air conditioning, a roof, and a real bed! Please contact Amy at admin@bwccampsandretreats.com or 410-867-0991 to reserve!
Packet Pick-Up:
You may pick-up your race packet on race morning beginning at 6:00am.
Friday packet pick-up will also be available at Manidokan Retreat Center
Time, TBD
Virtual Event Information:
*Results will be based on the honor system, however to be included in results and considered for awards, you must submit proof of 1-mile completion EACH hour.
(Proof can include a photo from your GPS watch or activity tracker.)
Use the "Submit My Mile" at the bottom of this page
*NEW for 2023, participants must start AT THE TOP of every hour!
Your proof of completion must reflect this (time stamp on the start of the activity).
*Treadmill miles ARE acceptable, but must be accompanied by data from a fitness-tracker device to show you did actually move on the treadmill.
Virtual participants will receive official timing and a race t-shirt by mail!
1-mile Backyard Ultra for Mortals:
*If there are multiple contenders standing AFTER 26 HOURS of competition, we will begin a tie-breaker challenge.
1 additional mile per hour will be added to the challenge beginning in Hour 27 until a winner emerges.
There will only be ONE!
*Every participant will be scored in the final results based on the number of hours completed. In the final round, if a contender begins the hour, but does not complete the required mileage for that hour, they will be ranked by the distance they were able to complete.
*All miles must be completed on foot. No bikes, scooters, etc. permitted.
Pledge-Per-Mile For Charity
Every participant has the opportunity to raise funds for the charity of THEIR choice!
Use our event as your fundraiser!
Here's how it works:
1. Select a charity you are passionate about or interested in (locally, nationally, or otherwise).
2. Ask your friends and family to sponsor your race in the form of a Pledge Per Mile. (i.e. $1 per mile)
3. Complete as many miles/hours as you can, beginning May 20th! The more you complete, the more donation you earn!
4. When you finish, or the event ends, notify your sponsors and collect your pledges.
5. If you wish to join the Donation Leaderboard, please also notify race management of your end-total dollar amount!
moremileschallenge@gmail.com
6. Make your donation (online or in person) to the cause that you chose.
**This is an individual effort. The Last One Standing Challenge is not responsible for tracking or collecting your pledges. We will provide the race, the fun, and the opportunity to do good in YOUR community too!
Remember, just by registering, you're already supporting the More Miles home community in Washington County, MD.
What IS this?
LIVE participants can choose from
the 1-mile Backyard Ultra for Mortals
OR
the new 4.167-mile Official Backyard distance!
VIRTUAL participants can compete in the 1-mile only!
The Challenge - participants begin ON the hour, EVERY hour to run or walk their chosen distance before the hour is up.
Then repeat, EVERY HOUR, for as long as you can, until only one participant remains.
You can walk, you can run... speed does not matter, only continuity!
You can complete 1 hour and stop, or continue forward every hour to compete for THE Last One Standing title.
When:
Saturday May 20, 2023
7:00AM Eastern start-time
Where:
The LIVE event will be held at
Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center
1600 Harpers Ferry Rd.
Knoxville, MD 21758
The VIRTUAL can be completed wherever you are!
Live results will be posted HOURLY on our Facebook Event Page
Registration:
Click Here to Register!
Please see below for details of both LIVE and VIRTUAL competition
Live Event Information:
Every participant will be permitted to camp on-site at the Start/Finish village.
Race organizers will provide a small aid station with water, Tailwind, and light snacks.
*THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE!*
Please help us reduce waste, and bring a bottle or collapsible cup!
Runners/Walkers should be prepared to provide for their larger fueling needs for the long hours (i.e. meals and heartier food items), as well as tent or canopy, chairs, sleep/nap arrangements, etc.
Showers will be available for use during the event and after your finish.
Cabins are also available for rent for the weekend, equipped with beds and air conditioning! These are located approximately 200meters from the start/finish area.
Every participants will also receive official timing, race t-shirt, and race bib.
There will be one award, for THE Last One Standing in the 1-mile and 4-mile!
But all participants can expect a consolation prize for their efforts.
Both the 1-mile and 4-mile courses will run on packed grass and non-technical trail. Course maps and elevation coming soon!
Overnight Information:
Saturday night camping is included with your registration fee!
If you wish to set up and camp Friday night before the race, please bring $5 (cash only) to packet pick-up!
Cabins are available for rent on the property both Friday night and Saturday night if you prefer air conditioning, a roof, and a real bed! Please contact Amy at admin@bwccampsandretreats.com or 410-867-0991 to reserve!
Packet Pick-Up:
You may pick-up your race packet on race morning beginning at 6:00am.
Friday packet pick-up will also be available at Manidokan Retreat Center
Time, TBD
Virtual Event Information:
*Results will be based on the honor system, however to be included in results and considered for awards, you must submit proof of 1-mile completion EACH hour.
(Proof can include a photo from your GPS watch or activity tracker.)
Use the "Submit My Mile" at the bottom of this page
*NEW for 2023, participants must start AT THE TOP of every hour!
Your proof of completion must reflect this (time stamp on the start of the activity).
*Treadmill miles ARE acceptable, but must be accompanied by data from a fitness-tracker device to show you did actually move on the treadmill.
Virtual participants will receive official timing and a race t-shirt by mail!
1-mile Backyard Ultra for Mortals:
*If there are multiple contenders standing AFTER 26 HOURS of competition, we will begin a tie-breaker challenge.
1 additional mile per hour will be added to the challenge beginning in Hour 27 until a winner emerges.
There will only be ONE!
*Every participant will be scored in the final results based on the number of hours completed. In the final round, if a contender begins the hour, but does not complete the required mileage for that hour, they will be ranked by the distance they were able to complete.
*All miles must be completed on foot. No bikes, scooters, etc. permitted.
Pledge-Per-Mile For Charity
Every participant has the opportunity to raise funds for the charity of THEIR choice!
Use our event as your fundraiser!
Here's how it works:
1. Select a charity you are passionate about or interested in (locally, nationally, or otherwise).
2. Ask your friends and family to sponsor your race in the form of a Pledge Per Mile. (i.e. $1 per mile)
3. Complete as many miles/hours as you can, beginning May 20th! The more you complete, the more donation you earn!
4. When you finish, or the event ends, notify your sponsors and collect your pledges.
5. If you wish to join the Donation Leaderboard, please also notify race management of your end-total dollar amount!
moremileschallenge@gmail.com
6. Make your donation (online or in person) to the cause that you chose.
**This is an individual effort. The Last One Standing Challenge is not responsible for tracking or collecting your pledges. We will provide the race, the fun, and the opportunity to do good in YOUR community too!
Remember, just by registering, you're already supporting the More Miles home community in Washington County, MD.