HARDRUCK EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FREEDOM RUCK CLUB PRESENTS:
The first of its kind Last Rucker Standing
Event Layout: Atheon - Last Rucker Standing
Event Name: Atheon
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Concurrent with the Music City Ultra and CheNarr events - 2150 Sams Creek Road, Ashland City, TN
Overview:
The very first Last Rucker Standing Endurance Event ("Atheon") is designed to test the limits of competitors' endurance. The name "Atheon" draws inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, particularly the Four Horsemen of Helios. In myth, Atheon was one of the horses that drew the chariot of the sun god Helios across the sky, symbolizing relentless endurance, strength, and the power to carry a heavy burden over an eternal journey. Similarly, this event pushes participants to their limits as they strive to outlast one another under grueling conditions. Participants will traverse a predetermined course of approximately 2.5 miles within a one-hour time limit. The event continues until only one competitor remains, who will be awarded a custom championship belt.
Event Execution
Event Execution
Course Details
Length: ~2.5 miles (estimated), with approximately 800 feet of elevation gain.
Time Limit: 1 hour per lap.
The course starts and ends at the Start/Finish Corral.
Event Start and Process
Start Time: 8:00 AM on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Each hour on the hour, participants begin a new "evolution" at the sound of the whistle.
Competitors must complete the course and return to the corral within the one-hour time limit.
Victory Lap: The last competitor standing must complete a final lap to officially claim victory.
Disqualification Rules
Any participant who fails to return to the corral before the next whistle will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish).
If no participants return to the corral in time, the event will have no winner.
Support and Logistics
Volunteers
Course officials will be stationed at key points along the course.
Officials will be experienced members of the rucking community.
Staging Area
Competitors will have access to assigned 10x10 canopy areas for personal staging.
Early arrival (Friday, February 28, 2025) is allowed for camping and setup.
Timing and Transparency
A visible timing clock will be displayed at the Start/Finish area.
Corral officials will track each competitor's progress using assigned bib numbers.
Facilities and Aid
Basic aid stations and restroom facilities will be available.
Competitors must be self-supported while on the course (no outside aid).
Start/Finish Corral
A roped-off area will serve as the central hub for the event.
All participants must start and finish their laps within the corral.
Rules and Requirments
Rules and Requirements
Staging Area
Each competitor is allowed one 10x10 canopy spot in the designated staging area.
Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Under their tent, competitors may have any aid they wish for rest, food, or preparation.
Mandatory Gear
Competitors must use a ruck (backpack) with a specified weight:
Male: 30 pounds (dry)
Female: 20 pounds (dry)
Weight must be clearly marked as 30 or 20 pounds and verified before the event.
Prohibited Items
No artificial aids such as trekking poles or walking sticks.
Weighted vests, plate carriers, or other non-back-distributed weight equipment are not permitted.
Self-Support
Competitors are responsible for carrying their own food, water, and supplies.
No external aid or assistance is allowed while on the course.
Timing and Corral Rules
All participants must be inside the Start/Finish Corral at the sound of the whistle.
Any participant still on the course or not in the corral when the next whistle sounds will be disqualified.
Victory Conditions
The last competitor standing must complete a final lap to officially claim victory.
Schedule
Schedule
Friday, February 28, 2025: Early arrival for setup and camping are allowed starting at 2pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025:
7:00 AM: Check-in and weigh-in of rucks.
8:00 AM: First evolution begins.
Subsequent evolutions start every hour on the hour until the last competitor remains.
Notes for Competitors
Prepare for a long-duration event with unknown end times.
Be mindful of pacing, hydration, and energy conservation.
Adhere to all rules and maintain sportsmanship throughout the event.
Atheon is designed to push participants to their limits in both endurance and determination. Inspired by the mythological endurance of Helios' chariot horses, this event challenges competitors to channel that same strength and perseverance. Only one will remain standing—will it be you?
Event's current local time: 9:17 AM CT