The Last Boyscout

🏞️ Race Overview

The Last Boyscout is a Last Man Standing Race that utilizes the Boyscout Trail at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The format of this type of race is simple and designed to reward the tough, not necessarily the fast. All participants will receive a shirt and memorabilia to remember their efforts! Registration is capped at 75 runners, leaving us some room to add runners later who are truly going for the win!

⛰️ Race Challenge

• Years of Experience: In the 7 years we have had the event, we have reached 100 miles just one time.
• Course Toughness: The course is tough: all you have to do is keep going.
• Runner's Goals: Just as return runners dig deep to best last year's number, new runners set out to test their toughness.
• Elevation Challenge: The 600 feet of climbing per loop will creep up on you.

Inspired by the original last person standing race, Big Backyard Ultra, this race follows the same rules. You can find those rules in the rules page.

⏰ Race Schedule

• Start Time: At 6:40 am the race will start.
• Loop Duration: Runners will have 1 hour to complete a 4.167 mile loop.
• Elimination Rule: At 7:40 am, runners must have finished the previous loop and be in the starting corral to start the next loop or they are eliminated.
• Last Boyscout: This will continue until only one runner finishes a loop. That person will be The Last Boyscout.

🌄 The Course

The Day Loop consists of some single track trail, some jeep road trail, and finishes with a little over a mile on the road. The course is 100% runnable, with a few mildly technical spots and two good hills. The Night Loop will start at 6:40 pm and is an out and back course.

• Technicality: If you are not accustomed to trails, you will consider this trail to be very technical.
• Elevation Gain: The Day Loop has around 600 feet of elevation per loop.
• Night 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 Last Boyscout is located at the beautiful Ferne Clyffe State Park in the heart of Southern Illinois! The Start/Finish area is located at the Hillside pavilion. The park has electric and primitive campgrounds, located between Interstate 57 and Interstate 24.

• Park Info: For more information about the park click this link: Ferne Clyffe State Park.
• Camping Info: For more information about camping within the park click this link: Camping Info.

🏃‍♂️ 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.

• Event Highlights: The event includes River to River Relay, Broken Boulder 10 Mile Trail Race, and Fly With The Eagles half marathon.
• Club Discounts: Club members will receive $10 off the entry fee!
• More Info: For more information about the River to River Runners, click this link: River to River Runners.

🔗 Join Us

To register and find more details, visit the official race page at: The Last Boyscout Race.