About This Race
OUTLAST presents a unique test of endurance and pacing discipline. This 6-hour challenge requires runners to complete a 5K loop every hour, on the hour, for six consecutive rounds. The format is unforgiving: finish each lap within the 60-minute window or face elimination. Complete all six rounds totaling 18.6 miles, and you OUTLAST. The event operates on a simple but demanding principle. Runners who finish their 5K early can rest until the next hourly start, creating strategic decisions about effort distribution across the six rounds. This format rewards consistent pacing over pure speed, making it as much a mental challenge as a physical one. With two divisions available—an open challenge and a championship category restricted to qualifiers—the event caters to different competitive levels while maintaining its core elimination format. The early morning 7:00 AM start in Valley View provides a full day of racing that tests runners' ability to maintain performance across extended time periods.
The race takes place on path-based terrain in Valley View, utilizing a 5K loop course that runners complete six times. The flat profile eliminates elevation as a factor, placing full emphasis on pacing strategy and endurance management over the 6-hour timeframe.
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Course Map
Route shown is approximate and for illustration purposes.
Practical Info
Late May in North Texas typically features warm temperatures and high humidity, with potential for afternoon thunderstorms.
DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Valley View is a small town in North Texas, approximately one hour from Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area hotels and amenities.
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Notable Features
The hourly elimination format sets OUTLAST apart from traditional trail races. This time-based challenge rewards strategic pacing and mental fortitude over pure speed, creating a distinctive endurance test where runners must balance effort across six separate 5K segments while managing extended rest periods.