Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing Event

Join us on 9/20/25 to test yourself physically and mentally while supporting small businesses, our environment, and a working farm!
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The last runner standing race format has exploded throughout the running scene over the past few years and we are upping the ante by routing runners through a compact and elevation friendly 1.25-1.5 mile route that includes, gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and grow rows of an active wildflower and produce farm just minutes from Charlotte, NC.

Pre-Event Gathering

HIGHLIGHTS:
  • (Lots and lots of) running, friends, beer and good vibes
  • Limited to the first 125 registrants 
  • Venue = Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, NC
  • Family and veteran owned farm with free parking
  • 1.25-1.5 mi Looped course (always close to aid)
  • Course traverses active wildflower and produce fields
  • You determine your distance and duration​
  • Escalating incentives for various distances
  • Hosted on private land (hint: BYOFood and BYOBeer)
  • Event Beneficiary = Blackberry Ridge Farm​
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REG?
  • "Last Runner Standing" party with friends & family
  • A chance to test yourself physically and mentally
  • Custom Psycho Event shirt
    • Made from 100% recycled materials by Recover
  • Custom Psychoactive souvenir race bib
  • Chance to earn goodies at various distances
    • 13.1 Mile Lap = Prize TBD
    • 26.2 Mile Lap = Prize TBD
    • 35 Mile Lap = Prize TBD
    • 50 Mile Lap = Prize TBD 
  • 2 ice cold bevies (We'll get you started on this BYOBeer event ... 21+ only)​
  • Giveaways, raffle prizes and discounts from our partners​
  • Increased stoke for supporting your local Running community
  • Financial support for environmental non-profit orgs​
DETAILS:
  • ​Date: Sat, Sept 20, 2025
  • Location: Blackberry Ridge Farm
  • Address: 14820 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Start Time: 8:00am
  • End Time: Who knows ... you tell us!
  • Lap Schedule/Pace Chart: TBD​
  • Elevation Gain: Roughly 100ft per lap
  • Standard Reg: $75 (Reg Opens 5/1/25)​​
  • Last Call Reg (Starting 8/1/25 ... if available): $85 
    • Online Reg closes at midnight on 9/18/25 
  • Day of Reg: $95 (if available)

RUNNER RESOURCES

EVENT PHOTOS/VIDEO

RESULTS

Partners

Big ups to each of these amazing organizations for supporting this event and other human powered experiences.
Join us in showing them love with our collective buying power and support.

Pychoactive - FAQs

How do "Last Runner Standing" or "Elimination" events work?

  • All participants must start each lap together
  • Psychoactive will feature a 1.25-1.5 mi lapped course (~100ft of elevation gain/lap)
    • Each lap will begin at set time increments with a diminishing clock​
  • Any participants that does not begin a lap is eliminated
  • Any participant that does not complete a lap within the time limit is eliminated
  • Participants who run faster will have more time to rest before the next lap begins​​
  • Race will continue until there is only 1 winner ... the "Last Runner Standing"​
  • Refer to the RUNNER RESOURCES section above for more info and details

What do I need to know for Event Day?

  • Parking lot opens at 7am for registrants. Space is limited. Don't park like a knucklehead. Same with "home base" set ups.
  • Participants can set up their "home base" around the start/finish area (Race HQ)
    • ​Race HQ will be close, but separate, from parking. Plan accordingly​
  • Course is a 1.25-1.5 mile loop that starts/finishes in the same location (Race HQ)
  • Participants are required to be fully self sufficient throughout the day
    • Shade, chair, change of clothes, lights (if necessary) etc. are the responsibility of each participant
    • ​Unlimited water and reasonably limited Tailwind and Coke will be available at Race HQ
    • Participants are responsible for their main nutritional needs but we will have pretzels, chips, Sour Patch Kids, Farm grown and jarred pickles, etc.
    • Friends/family are welcome to support and crew at Race HQ, but cannot pace on course
  • Event is on private land. Thank Blackberry Ridge Farm for their hospitality. Enjoy their beautiful property. Be respectful and aware of surroundings at all times.​
  • There will be two port-a-johns at Race HQ ... plan accordingly​
  • We'll have coolers of beer (including Homebrew from the RD), when you finish or are eliminated
  • Our goal is to break you before sunset ... let's see what happens​

How does this event support our environment?

  • 100% of donations during registration go directly to Blackberry Ridge Farm a family owned and operated farm that is gracious enough to let us party at their beautiful home
  • This event is proudly "Cup Free" to avoid the need for single use plastic cups
  • We're collecting your old shirts (cotton, polyester, blended) to be recycled in Recover's 360 Closed Loop Program and old sneakers to be recycled/repurposed with GotSneakers
  • Additionally, as a proud 1% For the Planet member, a portion of all of our revenue goes directly to supporting environmental non-profits in the greater Charlotte, NC area (where we are based)​
If you have Additional questions or want to support this event ... email us HERE​ 

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