Dead Last Festival & Community Events 2026

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# Dead Last Festival & Community Events On October 24, 2026, Dead Last Festival & Community Events takes place at Waters Farm in Sutton, Massachusetts. The Out to Pasture Loop is a 4.2-mile course combining wooded trails and farm terrain that begins at 8:00 AM; registration costs $30–$40 depending on purchase date. A free Kids Fun Run starts at 9:15 AM (registration required). At 10:00 AM, 150 ultra runners begin the Dead Last Ultra, a backyard ultramarathon where competitors complete repeated 4.2-mile loops hourly until one runner remains. The festival runs throughout the day with local vendors, food trucks, live music, and family activities; festival admission is $12–$15 for adults and $6–$8 for children and seniors. Check-in opens at 7:00 AM. All loop registrations include festival admission.

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