Race Details

The Last Meadow is the inaugural endurance event of Lifted Nation Institute, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The race is run in the Last Man Standing (Backyard Ultra) format: a 4.167-mile loop starts on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains. Any runner who fails to start a loop on time, or to complete it within 60 minutes, is recorded DNF. The winner is the last runner to complete a loop that no one else finishes.

RACE START: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM (first loop). Be in the corral at the bell — 3, 2, and 1-minute warnings will sound before each loop.

LOCATION: Dixon Park District Dog Park, Dixon, IL 61021 (next to Meadows Park).

PACKET PICKUP: Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM at the Dixon Park District building next to The Meadows. Late check-in available race morning.

AID & CREW: Aid station at the start/finish only. Crew may assist runners in the designated crew zone between loops. Outside assistance anywhere on course results in DNF.

RULES: Runners must be 18+. One earbud allowed; no pacers or strollers on course. Headlamp required after sundown.

AWARDS: Last Man Standing trophy for the winner; finisher medals for all runners who complete at least one loop.

Net proceeds support the charitable, religious, and educational mission of Lifted Nation Institute, Inc. Learn more at liftednation.org.

Event's current local time: 1:38 PM CT