The Last Boyscout

🏃‍♂️ The Last Boyscout Race Details

The Last Boyscout is a Last Man Standing Race that utilizes the Boyscout Trail at Ferne Clyffe State Park.

• Format: The format of this type of race is simple and designed to reward the tough, not necessarily the fast.
• Memorabilia: All participants will receive a shirt and memorabilia to remember their efforts!
• Registration: Registration is capped at 75 runners.
• Future Additions: Leaving us some room to add runners later who are truly going for the win!!!

⛰️ The Course Challenge

In the 7 years we have had the event, we have reached 100 miles just one time. The course is tough. All you have to do is keep going.

• Resilience: Just as return runners dig deep to best last year's number, new runners set out to test their toughness.
• Elevation: The 600 feet of climbing per loop will creep up on you.
• Technical Spots: The Day Loop has around 600 feet of elevation per loop.
• Course Design: If you are not accustomed to trails, you will consider this trail to be very technical.

🕕 Race Schedule

At 6:40am the race will start. Runners will have 1 hour to complete a 4.167 mile loop.

• Loop Completion: At 7:40am, runners must have finished the previous loop and be in the starting corral to start the next loop or they are eliminated.
• Last Runner Standing: This will continue until only one runner finishes a loop.
• Grand Title: That person will be, The Last Boyscout.

🌲 The Course Breakdown

THE COURSE: Runners will start the race on the Day Loop. This loop will consist of some single track trail, some jeep road trail, and finishes with a little over a mile on the road.

• Runnability: The course is 100% runnable, with a few mildly technical spots and two good hills.
• Night Loop: The Night Loop will start at 6:40pm and is an out and back course.
• Safety Requirements: Runners will be required to wear a headlamp and reflective vest during the night.
• Aid Station: The start/finish area will be the only aid station on the course.

🏕️ The Venue

THE VENUE: The Last Boyscout is located at the beautiful Ferne Clyffe State Park in the heart of Southern Illinois!

• Pavilion: The Start/Finish area is located at the Hillside pavilion.
• Camping: The Park has electric campgrounds as well as primitive campgrounds.
• Accessibility: The park is located in between Interstate 57 and Interstate 24.
• Park Info: For more information about the park click this link: Ferne Clyffe State Park.

🏃‍♀️ Organizers

River to River Runners Club: This race is a River to River Runners Club event. Dedicated to providing quality running events across the Southern Illinois region.

• Additional Events: Like the River to River Relay, Broken Boulder 10 Mile Trail Race, Fly With The Eagles half marathon, and many other races.
• Member Discount: Club members will receive $10 off the entry fee!
• For More Info: For more information about the River to River Runners, click this link: River to River Runners.

📅 Event Date

Join us for The Last Boyscout race on 2025-09-13 at Ferne Clyffe Dam, Goreville, IL. For more details, visit the race page: Race Page.