About This Race
OUTLAST Nashville presents a unique twist on trail endurance racing through its 6-hour challenge format. Runners complete a 5K loop every hour on the hour for six consecutive hours, with each lap needing to be finished within the 60-minute window to remain in the event. The format creates an intriguing balance between speed and pacing strategy, where finishing too quickly means more rest time but finishing too late means elimination. This isn't a traditional ultra where runners push through continuous miles. Instead, it's a test of consistency and mental fortitude, requiring runners to maintain their pace across multiple efforts while managing fatigue accumulation. The hourly reset creates natural checkpoints that can be both mentally refreshing and psychologically challenging. The event attracts runners seeking something different from standard trail races. Success depends less on pure speed or endurance and more on pacing discipline and the ability to recover quickly between efforts. Complete all six rounds within the time constraints, and you earn the distinction of having 'outlasted' the challenge.
The race takes place on trail paths in Hermitage, Tennessee, utilizing a 5K loop course that runners repeat six times throughout the event. With zero elevation gain recorded, the course appears to be relatively flat, focusing the challenge on the unique time-constraint format rather than technical terrain. The 100% trail path composition suggests a natural surface away from roads, providing a true trail running experience despite the flat profile.
Elevation Profile
Course Map
Route shown is approximate and for illustration purposes.
Practical Info
Late March in Tennessee typically offers mild spring conditions with temperatures in the 50s-60s°F, though runners should prepare for possible rain showers.
BNA - Nashville International Airport
Nashville area offers numerous lodging options, with Hermitage being a suburb approximately 15 miles east of downtown Nashville.
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Notable Features
The hourly restart format creates a completely different race dynamic than traditional trail events. Runners must finish each 5K within the hour to continue, but early finishers get forced recovery time before the next loop begins. This eliminates traditional ultrarunning pacing strategies and rewards consistent, measured effort over pure speed or hiking endurance.