Event Overview
GV Last Man Standing is a backyard ultra held in Shepparton, Victoria, starting at 12:00pm on Saturday 12 September 2026. The format is simple but unforgiving: complete a 6.72km loop each hour, every hour, and continue until only one runner remains. The course begins at Victoria Park Lake and links the lake, river corridor and the botanical gardens area before returning to the start to reset for the next lap.
What the Course Demands
Each lap follows a consistent 6.72km circuit with straightforward navigation, supported by markers at key turns. The loop includes long runnable sections around the lake and along the river, plus a climb up to the top of the botanical gardens hill and a descent on the way back. With repeated starts on the hour, the main challenge is managing steady pacing and efficient transitions between laps as fatigue accumulates.
Who This Event Suits Best
This event suits runners who enjoy structured ultra formats and can handle repeated, time-based decision making under fatigue. It can work well for athletes aiming to build durability and mental consistency rather than targeting a fixed finish time. Runners comfortable sharing busy public paths and staying organised across many hours, including after dark with a head torch, are likely to get the most from the format.
