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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Location
Statesville, NC
2012 Simonton Rd., 28625
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A unique Last Runner Standing format challenges your speed and endurance in this competitive mile race, part of the 2026 Championship Series.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience a unique competitive challenge at the MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile race in Statesville, NC. This event tests endurance and speed with a progressive format where participants must complete each mile under a progressively shorter time limit. As part of the 2026 Championship Series, runners can earn points across multiple races throughout the year, vying for overall, masters, and age group awards, plus prize money for top finishers. It's a strategic and demanding event for those who thrive on pushing their limits.

What to expect

  • Prepare for a dynamic 'last runner standing' format where time limits shrink with each mile.
  • Compete for overall, masters, and age group awards.
  • Earn points towards the 2026 Championship Series and potentially prize money.

Standout details

  • Last Runner Standing format
  • Part of the 2026 Championship Series
  • Awards for overall, masters, age groups
  • Prize money for top finishers

Perks & features

  • Dog-Friendly
  • Free

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM EDT · From $19.02

    Opens Aug 22, 2025, 6:59 PM EDT · Closes Mar 23, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 1 Miles

    Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM EDT · From $11.60

    Opens Aug 22, 2025, 8:55 AM EDT · Closes Mar 23, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Last Man Standing 1 Mile race at the Statesville Soccer Complex.

Participants will run 1 mile under 10 minutes.  Each participant that finishes under the 10-minute window will have 5 minutes to rest from when the last participant finishes.  This format will continue for each mile dropping the finishing time by 30 seconds each mile until no one finishes under the required time

Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.

This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series.  Run in 10 races throughout the year

and accumulate points.

To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.

1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10

Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.

Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/6/2026 & 10/27/2026

Points will be earned as follows:

Overall 1st 12 Points, Overall 2nd 10 Points, Overall 3rd 9 Points, Masters 1st 8 Points, Masters 2nd 7 Points

Masters 3rd 6 Points, Age Group 1st 5 Points, Age Group 2nd 4  Points, Age Group 3rd 3 Points

All other Participants 2 Points

Prize money for top 5 male and female Championship Winners

1) $60.00 2) $50.00 3) $40.00 4) $30.00 5) $20.00

NO DOGS ALLOWED

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