Last Wolf Howling

Important Race Update

***Race News*** New Location and date pending: Petal River Park, Petal, MS - November 21, 2026 Race location has been in a state of purgatory since I had to relocate from my original provate property location. I have found a location central to most of the race clients and the city is very welcoming to hosting. I am in the final approvals of permitting and waiting on the next city board meeting. Although, I am optimistic, I won't charge for registration until the race is locked in and confirmed Registration is open and but you will not be charged. Signup occurs as usual but the credit charge won't occur until I confirm the new site. Registration confirmation will state "Waitlist/Lottery" but you are on neither. If you register, you WILL have a spot. When I receive final approval, you will receive an email to confirm that you are still interested. You may confirm or deny your interest and will be charged and moved to Entrant list at that time.

Petal River Park

Pending final approval and permitting for Petal River Park on the south/east side of Hwy 11 in Petal, MS. This is the final race location proposition and they have been welcoming to the idea of hosting the event.The location provides flat, very well-maintained single-track along with some dirt gravel road. Exact course is in development and various routes will explored but a gpx may not be provided due to the race format and the likelihood of having separate day/night routes and wet weather routes.

Course & Format

2-4 miles of wooded, mostly shaded and flat, double track trail. Elevation change is very minimal. Runners will run the 4.167 mile course once each hour. 24 hours will equal 100 miles. The start of each loop will begin at the top of every hour. You must be in the corral at the start of the course and finish the course before the end of the 60 min time limit. Runners will start and finish each loop every 60 minutes until they are unable to complete the course within the time limit or decide that they are done running. The race continues until there is only one person able to complete a solo lap. A special feature I am including at this race will allow the last person standing to continue running solo (if all other runners have dropped) to achieve 100 miles.

Results & Awards

Although, official Last Man Standing events have only 1 finisher with all others being DNF, you will receive official ultrasignup results for the mileage you complete. NO DNFs will be issued and runners will be ranked according to mileage attained. Every runner finishing at least 1 complete loop will receive a finisher medal. This is an excellent way to get your desired mileage with access to your tent and full aid and amenities every 60 minutes. Any runners attaining 100 miles or more will receive a very nice buckle and the Last Wolf Howling will receive a Champion buckle and arguably one of the nicest buckles you've ever earned.

Crew Tents

You will be able to setup tents next to the start area as a place to fuel and rest in between laps. Placement near the Start is First Come and exact map designating setup area will be coming closer to race day. There will be a designated tent for solo/uncrewed runners with space to set up your gear and aid. This is great for minimalists and especially those traveling via plane or not wanting to set a tent area. Crewed runners MUST utilize the tent/camp area. ONLY uncrewed runners will be allowed in the uncrewed tent.

Aid Station

I am seeing several of these events not providing aid for runners. WHY NOT?! There will be a fully stocked aid station and community tent area with tables and chairs and some space for you to setup your personal area. We will serve several meal choices at all times during the race plus a full complement of snacks and beverages. If you are traveling solo/uncrewed and want to rely on the race aid for fueling and rest, then I will have that for you. Crewed runners are also welcome to all aid, but will have their own self-provided tent area to setup. Crews and family cannot take from the aid station other than for water. However, a meal ticket can be purchased for a minimal price for the day so that they can have access to race meals. There will be porto potties on site in a convenient area.

Refunds and Credits

If you wish to receive a refund in the event to cannot or decide not to attend, please utilize the Add Refund Guarantee on the cart summary screen of registration. Otherwise, any cancelations within 30 days of event will receive a 100% race credit at any other Rougarou race. A 50% credit will be given until 10/28.

Rules

Rules and more details will be added as needed. Although this event will have a casual backyard ultra feel, some the rules of this format are unique to this style event and will be in place provide fairness to all runners. Pacers are NOT allowed. Not at any time or any location. Why not? Due to the short course nature and that most runners will be finished by dark, there is no need to be accompanied by a pacer. There will always be another runner very close to you if you fear being alone in the woods. Most importantly, myself and volunteers will be counting and tracking runners along the course to verify everyone is honestly completing their loops and pacers or family/friends on course make this difficult or impossible. Runners CANNOT be crewed or assisted along the course. You are only allowed to receive assistance and aid from another runner. They can provide you with nutrition or water or gear. A crew-person or friend CANNOT meet you along the lap to hand you anything. They cannot chase you down to give you a forgotten item. When you leave the start corral, you must complete the loop with what you have, aside from any help from another runner. From the time you complete the loop until the start of the next, you are free to do or go wherever you like. Visit the race aid station for snack and meal, your personal tent, the uncrewed-runner tent (only if you're actually uncrewed), the restroom, or your car. Restroom (portos) will be available at any time but only located at the Start/Finish area. I will not deny anyone restroom access. I will detail rules on tent/car access once I have laid out the map. It's not about making anything difficult. It's to prevent cheating by hiding in the potty and skipping loops. This has happened at a major national event.