Rules & Format

Simple rules. Brutal outcome.

Six rules. That's the whole race.

All entered runners line up together on the 400m track start line. There are no waves and no seeding.

The first lap must be completed within a set time limit. Miss it and you are eliminated at the line.

After the first lap, you can run any pace you like. Slow down, speed up, walk a section — as long as you're not caught.

If the current race leader catches and passes you, you are marked for elimination. You leave the race after completing the lap you are on.

The race continues until only one runner remains on the track. That runner is declared the winner.

Every race is run on a standard 400m athletics track. Spikes are permitted.