Trail
Gulch Countdown — Last Person Standing
3.5 km
Start: Jun 13, 04:30 AM
Gulch Countdown – Last Person Standing
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Trail in United States, Mukilteo
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Trail
Gulch Countdown — Last Person Standing
3.5 km
Start: Jun 13, 04:30 AM
About
A timed trail race held in Japanese Gulch, Mukilteo, WA, featuring a 2.18-mile loop where runners complete successive laps with decreasing cut-off times until a single Last Person Standing is determined.
Catering & aid stations
Aid station at start/finish offering water, Gatorade, soda, bananas, potato chips, and menstrual products. No food or drink is allowed on the course.
Pacers
The race uses pacemakers indicated by flags on the course. For the first eight laps, the clockwise direction is mandatory for fastest-lap competition; after lap eight, direction alternates each lap. Pacers set split targets per Startwave: Lap 1 cut-off 32 minutes, subsequent laps 31 minutes, reducing by 1 minute each lap until Lap 12 (marathon distance), then by 30 seconds per lap until one runner remains.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Mukilteo
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan46°37°
↑ 07:55
↓ 16:43
Feb47°36°
↑ 07:17
↓ 17:31
Mar51°39°
↑ 07:22
↓ 19:16
Apr55°42°
↑ 06:19
↓ 20:00
May62°47°
↑ 05:31
↓ 20:42
Jun67°52°
↑ 05:10
↓ 21:11
Jul73°56°
↑ 05:27
↓ 21:05
Aug74°57°
↑ 06:06
↓ 20:23
Sep67°53°
↑ 06:48
↓ 19:22
Oct58°47°
↑ 07:30
↓ 18:21
Nov49°41°
↑ 07:17
↓ 16:32
Dec44°37°
↑ 07:54
↓ 16:17
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What's included in entry
- Race medal and T-shirt for the Last Person Standing
- Chip timing for all finishers
- Aid station with water, Gatorade, soda, bananas, and potato chips
FAQ
Where is the race held?
The race takes place at Adam and Josie Braddock’s property in Mukilteo, WA (Japanese Gulch).
Do I need to bring my own cup?
Bring your own cup to reduce waste; cups are available at the aid station.
What is the loop distance and elevation gain?
Each loop is 2.18 miles (≈3.5 km) with about 250 ft (≈76 m) of elevation gain.
Can I walk or visit as a non-competitor?
Yes, anyone is welcome to walk or run laps for fun — just start after the racers to minimize disruption.
What happens if I’m eliminated after a cutoff?
You are eliminated from the competitive timed race but may continue for fun; the last runner remaining within cutoffs is the winner.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:52:23 PM
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