# Running Man Live - Complete Documentation > This document contains the full content of Running Man Live for AI systems and search engines. > Last updated: 2026-04-28T05:30:07.350Z > Source: https://runningman.live --- ## About Running Man Competition ### The Game Format Running Man Live is a **Last-Man-Standing Competition** that combines elements of survival challenges, pursuit games, and reality entertainment. **Key Details:** - **Duration:** 24-72 hours depending on event tier - **Arena Size:** 50+ acres with mixed terrain (forest, urban ruins, industrial zones) - **Participants:** 20 Runners vs 5-8 Stalkers per event - **Weapons:** All non-lethal (paintball, gel blasters, foam-tipped, electronic) ### The Rules 1. **Non-Lethal Weapons Only** - All weapons must pass safety certification - Gel blasters, paintball markers, foam weapons, electronic taggers - No projectiles exceeding 300 FPS 2. **Three-Strike Elimination System** - Runners can take 3 hits before elimination - Each hit is verified by electronic sensors or paint marks - Eliminated runners are escorted to extraction points 3. **Safe Zones** - Medical checkpoints every 500 meters - Rest areas with water and basic supplies - 15-minute immunity upon entering safe zone 4. **Victory Conditions** - Last runner standing OR - Survive the full duration OR - Reach the extraction point ### Participants **Runners (Contestants):** - Age: 18-55 years old - 20 runners per event - Must pass medical clearance - Background check required - No prior felony convictions **Stalkers (Hunters):** - Professional performers with combat/stunt experience - 5-8 stalkers per event - Trained in non-lethal weapons - Signature personas and weapons - Paid professionals (not competing for prize) ### Prize Structure - **Total Prize Pool:** $250,000+ - **Winner (1st Place):** 60% (~$150,000) - **2nd Place:** 25% (~$62,500) - **3rd Place:** 15% (~$37,500) ### Safety Protocols 1. **Medical Support** - 24/7 on-site medical staff - Mobile medical units in arena - Hospital partnership for emergencies 2. **Insurance** - $1M liability coverage per participant - Event insurance covering property and spectators 3. **Legal Oversight** - Attorney-reviewed waivers - Compliance with local regulations - Independent safety auditor 4. **Emergency Procedures** - GPS tracking on all participants - Emergency extraction within 10 minutes - Weather monitoring and event suspension protocols --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When is the first event? The first event will occur approximately 90 days after securing: 1. A suitable venue (50+ acres) 2. A prize pool sponsor ($250K+) 3. Participant insurance coverage ### How do I apply as a runner? Applications open during Weeks 7-10 of our launch timeline. **Requirements:** - Ages 18-55 - Medical clearance from physician - Background check clearance - Signed liability waiver **Selection Criteria:** - 40% Community voting - 40% Physical/athletic performance - 20% Entertainment value/personality ### How do I become a stalker/hunter? Apply through our Hunter Application page. **Preferred Experience:** - Martial arts or combat sports - Stunt work or parkour - Military or law enforcement - Professional wrestling or performance ### Are the weapons real? No. All weapons are non-lethal alternatives: - Gel blasters (water-based projectiles) - Paintball markers (low-velocity) - Foam-tipped melee weapons - Electronic tag systems ### Is this legal? Yes. Running Man Live operates as: - A sanctioned sporting event - With full liability waivers - Under appropriate insurance coverage - In compliance with local regulations ### What's the prize money? - Winner: ~$150,000 (60%) - 2nd Place: ~$62,500 (25%) - 3rd Place: ~$37,500 (15%) ### Can I watch live? Yes! Events will feature: - Live streaming via Oakley Meta glasses (POV from participants) - In-person spectator tickets - VIP experiences with behind-the-scenes access --- ## Competition Structure ### Event Formats **Sprint Events (8 hours)** - Entry-level competitions - Smaller arenas (10-20 acres) - 10 runners, 3 stalkers - Prize pool: $50,000 **Marathon Events (24 hours)** - Standard competition format - Full-size arenas (50+ acres) - 20 runners, 5 stalkers - Prize pool: $150,000 **Ultimate Events (72 hours)** - Championship-level events - Multiple connected arenas - 30 runners, 8 stalkers - Prize pool: $500,000+ ### Annual Calendar - **Q1:** Regional qualifiers - **Q2:** Championship series - **Q3:** Ultimate Championship - **Q4:** All-Star exhibition events --- ## Venue Information ### Current Campaign: Tennessee Property We're crowdfunding to purchase a 200+ acre property in Tennessee featuring: - Mixed terrain (forest, fields, structures) - Existing buildings for arena zones - Water features for obstacle courses - Remote location for privacy **Donation Tiers:** - Founding Supporter ($100+): Digital recognition - Venue Pioneer ($1,000+): Physical plaque + lifetime tickets - Cornerstone Investor ($10,000+): Monument inscription + VIP benefits - Legacy Founder ($50,000+): Naming rights on arena section - Arena Architect ($250,000+): Primary naming rights ### Venue Requirements Interested in hosting? Properties must have: - Minimum 10 acres (50+ preferred) - Mixed terrain features - Road access for emergency vehicles - Utilities or generator capability - No residential neighbors within 1 mile --- ## Weapons & Technology ### Non-Lethal Weapons Program We partner with manufacturers to develop custom competition weapons: **Categories:** - **Mechanical:** Spring-loaded, pneumatic, kinetic weapons - **Electronic:** Laser tag, shock-based, sensor systems - **Sensory:** Smoke, flash, sound-based deterrents - **Hybrid:** Combination systems **Safety Requirements:** - Maximum 300 FPS projectile velocity - No sharp edges or points - Electronic systems under 50,000 volts - All weapons tested and certified ### Streaming Technology: Oakley Meta Partnership First-person POV streaming using smart glasses: - Live video from runner and stalker perspectives - Multiple camera angles for viewers - Real-time health and location data overlays - Instant replay capabilities --- ## Current Contestants ### The Butcher of Bakersfield - **Region:** Los Angeles Zone - **Points:** 1250 - **Bio:** Wrongfully convicted police officer. Framed for a massacre he didn't commit. Exceptional survival skills and tactical mind. ### Lightning - **Region:** San Francisco Sector - **Points:** 890 - **Bio:** Former military operative with expertise in urban warfare and evasion tactics. ### The Ghost - **Region:** Nevada Wasteland - **Points:** 750 - **Bio:** Underground resistance fighter. Master of stealth and improvised weapons. --- ## Current Hunters (Stalkers) ### BUZZSAW - **Persona:** The Lumberjack - **Signature Weapon:** Steel-cutting chainsaw - **Capture Count:** 62 - **Bio:** Ex-motorcycle gang leader with a chainsaw obsession. Known for his brutal efficiency and showmanship. ### SUBZERO - **Persona:** The Ice Skater - **Signature Weapon:** Razor-edged hockey stick and exploding pucks - **Capture Count:** 47 - **Bio:** Former hockey enforcer turned professional killer. Glides through the arena with deadly precision on razor-sharp skates. ### DYNAMO - **Persona:** The Electric Tenor - **Signature Weapon:** Electric shock suit - **Capture Count:** 38 - **Bio:** Opera-singing gladiator who channels lethal voltage through his custom suit. Combines culture with carnage. ### FIREBALL - **Persona:** The Flame Thrower - **Signature Weapon:** Flamethrower and jetpack - **Capture Count:** 55 - **Bio:** Aerial assault specialist with military background. Hunts from above with devastating fire power. ### CAPTAIN FREEDOM - **Persona:** The Champion - **Signature Weapon:** Unarmed combat specialist - **Capture Count:** 89 - **Bio:** Ten-time Running Man champion. Retired from active hunting but remains the network's top celebrity. --- ## Upcoming Events ### Future Running Man Competition - **Date:** 2026-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 - **Location:** Westbourne Arena, Duff, TN 37729 - **Prize Pool:** $100,000 - **Description:** Pre-sale tickets valid for the first Running Man Competition event after venue acquisition is complete. Your investment in our future! These tickets guarantee your spot at our inaugural event at Westbourne Arena. --- ## Sponsors & Partners ### ICS Network - **Tier:** platinum - **Type:** cash ### Cadre Cola - **Tier:** gold - **Type:** cash ### Uplink Satellite - **Tier:** silver - **Type:** cash --- ## Approved Weapons ### Cold-Burst CO₂ Can - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Sprays rapidly-expanding foam that hardens on contact, safely restraining targets for 10-15 minutes. ### Velcro Net Cannon - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** Fires an expanding electromagnetic net that temporarily immobilizes targets without causing injury. Range: 50 meters. ### Sonic Disorientation Cone - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Emits focused sound waves that cause temporary disorientation and balance loss. Effective range: 30 meters. ### Pulse Beacon Marker - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Creates realistic holographic duplicates of the user to confuse pursuers. 3 decoys for 60 seconds. ### Smart Sticky Dart System - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Suction darts with BLE trackers that score hits. ### Soft Magnetic CalTrops - **Category:** trap - **Description:** Rubber star shapes embedded with rare-earth magnets. ### Air-Pressure Slap Pad - **Category:** trap - **Description:** Trigger pads that slap out foam arms when stepped on. ### Flashband Glare Strip - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Wide-angle LED band that produces a diffused flash. ### Elastic Bola Wrap - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Close-range non-lethal electroshock weapon delivering precise muscle disruption. Safety-certified for competition use. ### Tangle Line Grenade - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** A spherical device that deploys 20–40 ft of elastic monofilament. ### Foam Ring Launcher - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** Launches memory-foam rings that capture limbs or objects. ### Spring-Ring Constrictor - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** A soft polymer ring that tightens slightly on impact. ### Drone-Deployed Tangle Net - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** Drone that releases a soft-catch net from above. ### Electro-Velcro Mesh Disc - **Category:** net-based - **Description:** Combines Velcro netting with mild electrostatic charge. ### Gyro-Trip Disc - **Category:** trap - **Description:** A frisbee-like disc that wobbles unpredictably on landing. ### Adhesive Drag-Line Puck - **Category:** trap - **Description:** Deployable sticky traps that secure to surfaces and entangle anyone who triggers them. Remote activation. ### Pivot Trip Bar - **Category:** trap - **Description:** A rotating bar that pops up when triggered. ### Wearable Heat Decoy Patch - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Adhesive patches that emit fake heat signatures. ### Remote Tether Anchor - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Fires a short magnetized tether at nearby metal objects. ### Light-Curtain Posts - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** IR light beams trigger alarms when passed through. ### Signal Scramble Pulse - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Briefly disrupts RFID or tracking tags. ### Micro Drifter Drone - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Palm-sized drone that drifts toward heat or motion. ### LED Blind Halo - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** Circular LED shield that creates a bright halo effect. ### Glitter Burst Canister - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Deploys reflective particles that cling to clothing. ### Thermal Paint Marker - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Sprays IR-reflective paint detectable by cameras. ### Sonic Smoke Emitter - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Combines harmless smoke with disorienting audio pulses. ### Sticky Foam Drone - **Category:** electronic - **Description:** A flying device that drops adhesive foam patches. ### Mint/Camphor Irritant Puff - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Causes mild eye-watering and blinking. ### Scent Trail Marker - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Releases strong, harmless odors to mislead tracking. ### Echo-Distortion Speaker - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Projects confusing audio layers to mask movements. ### Marking Gel Tagger - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Fires neon gel blobs that splatter and cure fast. ### Soft Foam Expansion Disc - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Disc that bursts into soft expanding foam on impact. ### Slick-Powder Trigger Pad - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Releases safe ultra-low-friction powder behind players. ### Cryo-String Whip - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Soft rope releasing cold vapor upon impact. ### Mini Foam Capture Mine - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Canister that expels sticky foam in a small radius. ### Automated Foam Turret - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Motion-detecting turret firing soft foam balls/gel capsules. ### Auto-Retract Grapple Line - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Mini grappling hook with motorized auto-retract. ### Fog Projection Trap - **Category:** chemical - **Description:** Deploys mist and LEDs to hide movement. --- ## News & Updates ### SteveWillDoIt Partnership Proposal We've proposed a sponsorship partnership with YouTube personality SteveWillDoIt, leveraging his 12M+ subscribers and brand alignment with extreme entertainment. ### Tennessee Venue Campaign Active crowdfunding campaign to purchase a 200+ acre venue property. Donation tiers range from $100 to $250,000 with escalating benefits. ### 2025 Pre-Sale Tickets Pre-sale tickets available for founding supporters. Multiple tiers from General Admission to Ultimate VIP packages. ### Monster Energy Sponsorship Pitch Proposal for Monster Energy as title sponsor, offering arena branding, exclusive product rights, and athlete endorsements. ### Red Bull Partnership Proposal Pitch to Red Bull for integration with their extreme sports portfolio, including media co-production and athlete development. --- ## Contact & Legal **Email:** todaycompanies@gmail.com **Website:** https://runningman.live **Social:** @RunningManLive on all platforms ### Legal Documents - [Terms of Service](https://runningman.live/terms-of-service) - [Privacy Policy](https://runningman.live/privacy-policy) - [Runner Waiver](https://runningman.live/runner-waiver) - [Stalker Agreement](https://runningman.live/stalker-agreement) --- *This document is auto-generated for AI systems. 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