Last Trail Standing 50K

The course is a 7.75-mile point-to-point trail run in both directions to make a 15.5-mile loop, and the 50K runs it twice. The start and finish at Gilbert Love Shelter sit within 100 yards of the turnaround at Algonquin Shelter, which makes crewing easy.

It is about 99 percent trail, deep in the woods, with roughly 3,300 feet of climb. Crews and drop bags are allowed at the 15.5-mile checkpoint, and the 50K has a nine-hour limit.

Last Trail Standing covers every trail in Settlers Cabin Park, with a 5K, 8 miler and 25K that welcome hikers and a 50K for runners. Race director Chad Shipley dedicates it to his late father, Harry J. Shipley.

The final half-mile of every race is named Rilyn's Way for a 7-year-old girl from nearby who died of neuroblastoma, and an empty chair on course remembers lost loved ones. Day-before and race-day registration are offered.