About
HardWin Adventures · Year Three
ATHEON
Last Rucker Standing
Saturday, March 6, 2027 · HardWin Family Farm · Pegram, TN
| 2.5 miLoop | ~800 ftClimb | 60 minPer lap | 30/20 lbRuck |
Atheon is a Last Rucker Standing event. Every hour, on the whistle, every competitor shoulders a ruck and walks out on a 2.5 mile loop with about 800 feet of climbing. Make it back to the corral before the next whistle and you go again. Miss it and your day is over.
There is no set distance and no set finish time. The event runs until one competitor is left.
The name comes from Greek myth. Atheon was one of the horses that pulled the chariot of Helios across the sky, carrying a heavy load on a journey with no end. Atheon runs the same day as the Music City Trail Ultra, on the HardWin family farm.
The Film
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Watch on YouTube
Event Execution
The 2027 Award
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The last one standing takes home a custom axe, its blade etched in gold with the Atheon emblem and Last Rucker Standing 2027. There is one award. To claim it, the winner walks one final lap alone.
The 2025 award, a champion beltHow It Works
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The Course- About 2.5 miles with roughly 800 feet of climbing
- Starts and ends at the Start/Finish Corral
- 1 hour time limit per lap
The Evolutions- First evolution starts at 7:00 AM
- A new evolution starts every hour on the hour, at the whistle
- Complete the loop and be back in the corral before the next whistle
The Finish- When one competitor remains, they walk one final lap to claim the win
- Miss the next whistle and you receive a DNF
- If no one makes it back in time, there is no winner
Support and Logistics
On Site
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Officials- Course officials stationed at key points on the loop
- All officials come from the rucking community
- Corral officials track every competitor by bib number
Timing- A visible timing clock at the Start/Finish
Staging- Each competitor gets an assigned 10 x 10 canopy space
- Early arrival for camping and setup opens Friday, March 5, 2027 at 2:00 PM
Aid and Facilities- Basic aid stations and restrooms at the start area
- Self supported on course. No outside aid while on the loop
The Corral- A roped off corral is the hub of the event
- Every lap starts and finishes inside the corral
Rules and Requirements
Rules and Gear
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Mandatory Gear- Ruck (backpack) at dry weight: men 30 lb, women 20 lb
- Weight clearly marked 30 or 20 lb
- Weight verified at check in
Not Allowed- Trekking poles or walking sticks
- Weighted vests or plate carriers
- Any weight not carried on the back
Self Support- Carry your own food, water, and supplies on course
- No outside aid while on the loop
Staging- One 10 x 10 canopy spot per competitor
- Assigned first come, first served
- Any aid you want under your own tent
Corral Rules- Be inside the corral at the sound of the whistle
- Anyone still on course or outside the corral at the next whistle is disqualified
Schedule
Schedule
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| Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| 2:00 PM | Early arrival for setup and camping opens |
| 11:59 PM CT | Registration closes |
| Saturday, March 6, 2027 |
| 6:00 AM | Check in and ruck weigh in |
| 7:00 AM | First evolution begins |
| Every hour | A new evolution on the hour until one competitor remains |
Notes for Competitors
Notes for Competitors
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Prepare for a long day with no known finish time. Pace yourself, stay on top of hydration, and conserve energy. Follow the rules and keep good sportsmanship all day.
There is a small creek on the course that can hold water after a good rain. Have a plan for wet feet.
From Past Years
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Photos by Schreiner Trail Photography. Full galleries:
2025 Vol 1 · 2025 Vol 3 · 2026 Vol 1
HardWin Family Farm · 2150 Sams Creek Road, Pegram, TN 37143
Questions: John Hardin · john.hardin@hardwinadventures.com · 615.945.4536
hardwinadventures.com/atheon · Instagram · Facebook
Live on HardTracks
Live on HardTracks
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Atheon runs live on HardTracks, our race timing and live results app. Every yard is tracked from the corral, so family, friends and crews can follow the whole race from anywhere, start to final bell.
What Fans Will See- Who is still standing, and who went out in which yard
- Yards, miles and hours for every rucker
- A live feed of corral calls and race updates
- Your photo or your name, your goal yards and your backyard history
Example Board
Example only. Sample names and numbers, not real Atheon entrants. Your Registration AnswersThe required questions at signup (goal yards, backyard experience, loop pace and training) build your rucker card and give fans real numbers to follow all race long.
Your Headshot (Optional)After you register, HardTracks will email you a link to upload a headshot. We would love to have one so the people following along know who is rucking. A recent photo of your face and shoulders works best. Rather not? No problem. Skip it and we will show your name on the board instead.
