Last Man Standing Ultra 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Willis, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Man Standing Ultra (Shirt included) | – | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Family 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 202611:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Last Man Standing Ultra (Shirt included): $65 until Dec 5.
- Family 5K: $35 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Last Man Standing Ultra (Shirt included) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
13621 Lake Breeze Ln, Willis, TX 77318
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 13621 Lake Breeze Ln, Willis, TX 77318Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Last Man Standing Ultra?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 13621 Lake Breeze Ln, Willis, TX 77318.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
PURPOSE OF EVENT
Through community events, races, and tournaments, Texan Playmakers is working toward developing a multi-sport facility in Willis, TX — designed for all ages.
This is a long-term, community-driven project, and every event helps move it forward.
Let’s build it together.
TWO RACES. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE PURPOSE.
Texan Playmakers is bringing back our race day on December 5 with two races happening together:
FAMILY 5K
A family-friendly 5K open to runners and walkers of all experience levels.
Run it. Walk it. Bring the family. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply coming out to enjoy the course, everyone is welcome.
LAST MAN STANDING ULTRA
Think you can outlast them all?