If You're Not First You're Last

Race Details

This event is part of the Idaho Trail Ultra Series and the Idaho Trail Series. The main event, "If You're Not First You're Last," is a race of attrition. Participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop within an hour. The race continues with a bell ringing at the top of each hour until only one racer remains. The winner is the last person to complete a loop, needing to finish one more loop than everyone else.

The Big Event: Be in the starting corral at 8 AM sharp. Finish the loop within an hour and be back in the starting corral on the hour for each subsequent loop. The race is open-ended with no time limit or tie-breakers.

3 Loop Challenge: For those wanting a shorter experience or to qualify for the Idaho Trail Series (ITS), this option allows participants to run 3 loops. Overall fastest times win, with one male and one female winner. You can also opt to run just 2 loops.

Important Information:

• All runners must be in the starting corral at 8 AM sharp.
• Schwag is guaranteed for registrations by September 1st.
• Same-day registration will be available.
• No refunds.
• Each runner is allowed 2 crew members at the start/finish.
• Competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed, except for restrooms.
• No non-competitors on the course.
• No personal aid during a loop; a minimal aid station will be at the start/finish.
• No artificial aids (including trekking poles).
• Slower runners must allow passes.
• Results will record distance covered for each runner.
• An aid station at the start/finish will have water, Tailwind, coffee, and broth. Racers should bring specific items they need.