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The Magnificent Bastards Challenge

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $110.00

The Magnificent Bastards Challenge

About the Event

The Magnificent Bastards Challenge returns to Corinth, Vermont on July 25th, honoring fallen members of the 2nd Battalion 4th Marines with a unique race format that combines endurance, honor, and community spirit. The event features two distinct categories: Last Man Standing for runners and Last Rucker Standing for ruckers carrying weighted packs.
On race morning in Corinth's rural outskirts near VT-25, participants will gather to start the challenging course at 7am sharp. Temperatures are expected to hover around 16.2C with a maximum of 26.4C by late afternoon; humidity levels average about 78%, and there is little chance of significant rainfall or strong winds during race hours.
The Magnificent Bastards Challenge has been an annual event for several years, bringing together runners from across Vermont to honor those who have served their country with distinction. The Last Man Standing category sees participants complete one-mile loops until only a single runner remains; each mile includes 300 feet of climbing and must be completed within twenty minutes or less. For the Honor Lap segment, registrants contribute funds directly to Northeast Slopes while completing just one loop at their own pace.
The course for both categories winds through hard-packed trails that offer dry footing despite Vermont's typically humid conditions in July. Start and finish lines are located at 10397 VT-25 in East Corinth; the terrain features gradual elevation gains every mile, with no aid stations along the route but clear markings guiding runners.
Runners can expect a comfortable yet warm morning as temperatures rise from around 16C to reach their peak of approximately 26.4C by mid-afternoon on race day. Participants should prepare for higher humidity levels and the possibility of scattered clouds, though no significant rainfall is forecasted according to local weather data.
Honor Lap
Start: 08:00:00  •  Fee: $20.00
Last Rucker Standing
Start: 08:00:00  •  Fee: $110.00
Last Runner Standing
Start: 08:00:00  •  Fee: $110.00

The Magnificent Bastards Challenge offers three distinct categories: Last Man Standing (Last Runner Standing) at $110 per entry, a unique endurance event; Honor Lap also costs $20 for those choosing not to compete in the full challenge but still wish to contribute and run one mile in honor of fallen marines. Lastly, there is an option called Last Rucker Standing which requires participants to carry weighted packs with males carrying 35 pounds and females 25 pounds.
To register for The Magnificent Bastards Challenge, visit https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129993 before the deadline of June 25th. Fees are $110 for both Last Man Standing (Last Runner Standing) and Last Rucker Standing categories; early registration guarantees custom Race Mozey silkies but later sign-ups may not receive them if supplies run out.
Registration packets can be picked up at the start location, located at 10397 VT-25 in East Corinth on July 24th from noon until 6pm or directly before race day starting at 6am. Participants must bring a valid photo ID and any other necessary items such as their weighted pack for ruckers.
The Magnificent Bastards Challenge takes place annually in the small town of Corinth, Vermont, with this year's event scheduled for July 25th. Runners from all over New England come to show respect and pay tribute through physical challenge; it is a testament not only to those who serve but also to communities that support them tirelessly.

Races Offered

Honor Lap ( 1 Mile Loop )

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Last Rucker Standing ( 1 Mile Loop )

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$110.00

Last Runner Standing ( 1 Mile Loop )

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 1.6K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$110.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Corinth.

thermostat Temperature
16.2° / 26.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
16.6° / 26.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 15m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
7.6 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
77.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:21
nightlight Sunset
20:26

About Corinth

Learn more about the host city, Corinth.

Scenic view of

Corinth or Korinth is one of the oldest towns of Peloponnese, a port and the capital of the homonym region.

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Race Results

All-time top performances and historical records for The Magnificent Bastards Challenge.

Place Name Year Time
🥇 Timothy Roy '25 20
🥈 Andrew Mayne '25 25
🥉 Matthew Livingstone '25 26
4 Rick Horton '25 26
5 Griffin Weston '25 31

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