We have a new start/finish area, Shores Lake Recreation Area at the Pavilion.
See the maps for the new courses, 50K & 25K.
Need to Know:
How to get to Shores Lake. Map apps will get you there.
From I-40 Exit-24, take Hwy 215 North for 12 miles. Then take slight left onto county road 75 and go 1 mile to Shores Lake. $3.00 parking for each vehicle.
Camping is available, located about 1/4-1/2 mile north of pavilion area.
Race Information:
-No Fees, No Frills, No WIMPS!
-Don’t Be a Dumbass!
Read the Race INFO!
The run begins at the Shores Lake Pavilion at 9:00am.
The 50K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series, the 25K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series Lite
There is no entry fee, we appreciate a small donation to help cover costs.
Refreshments will be at the Shores Lake Pavilion starting at about 1:00PM
If doing the 50K and not confident of a 5:00PM finish you are welcome to start early.
(Study the map, you will be unsupported until the aid station volunteers get set up, you will not be eligible for awards).
Course Profile:
50K: 31 miles, 5,714 elevation gain
25K: 16 miles, 2,924 elevation gain
Course Info:
The course is on well maintained forest roads with some trail sprinkled in for good fun.
25K will run the Rim Trail (2ish miles). 50K will run the Rim Trail (2ish miles) and a short out and back on the Ozark Highland Trail for another 2ish miles.
Aid stations are approximately 5 miles apart
Important Note About Course: Avoid the recreation area, campground area, parking area, at the top of White Rock Mountain, this is not part of the course! This is important as we could lose access to this course. We will enjoy the amazing view at the Sunset Point while running the Rim Trail
We can no longer have alternative starts as in running to the top, riding bike back, starting at the top and running to the start/finish area. We have to start at the starting line and finish by crossing the finish line for both distances.
50K Course Map
The circular part of the 50K course is run counter-clock-wise
50K: Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn right on Co Rd 76 follow for (3.67mi) to Co Rd 77, Turn Left onto Co Rd 77 follow for (4.66 mi) continue left onto Co Rd 78 follow for (0.50mi) turn left on Co Rd 79 follow for (2.50mi) Turn Left onto White Rock Mountain Rd, follow for (4.06mi) to Bowels Gap Rd follow for (0.10mi) turn left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.70mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 follow for (184ft), Turn Left onto Ozark Highland Trail. Follow OHT for (1.25mi), turn around and follow OHT back to Co Rd 76. Turn Left onto Co Rd 76 and follow for (3.59mi) to Co Rd 75, Turn right and follow Co Rd 75 for 4.25mi) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
25K Course Map
Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76, follow for (2.15mi) to Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.65mi) turn left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.70mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 follow for (2.15 mi) to Co Rd 75, Turn right and follow Co Rd 75 for 4.25mi) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
This 50K is very challenging and not recommended for those who have not at least completed the marathon distance. This course is guaranteed to help work off those Christmas Holiday pounds before the Valentine’s Candy arrives
Parking:
Parking will be at Shores Lake, volunteers will direct parking
The recreation area charges $3.00 per vehicle to park and for day use
A volunteer will collect the parking fee
Restrooms:
We have restrooms at the start/finish! Shores lake has restrooms at the pavilion and the campground. Out on the course leave no trace. This has been a problem in the past and we may lose our permit if we aren’t stewards of the forest. – LEAVE NO TRACE!!
Course Records:
Traditional Course:
Female Chrissy Ferguson, 4:44:25 (1999)
Male: Jeremy Provence, 3:46:20 (2018)
Brannon Cemetery start/finish course:
Female: Katie Helms, 5:14 (2012)
Male: Cole Crosby, 3: 53:55 (2012)
Cancellation Policy:
We reserve the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather or unsafe road conditions. Both the condition of the roads and the weather will be considered. In other words, if the weather is bad, don’t go! Remember this is for fun, fellowship, and recreation. This run has been cancelled in the past due to bad weather.
Brought to you by Arkansas Ultra Running Association and Race Directors PoDog Vogler and Lisa Gunnoe
Alcohol is not allowed on national forest land
We are excited to announce Jacksonville Parks and Recreation is hosting the 4th Annual Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk/Run, held on Saturday, February 11th, 2023.
The race starts at 8am. Dupree Park’s USATF Certified Course (3.1 miles) will take participants through the City of Jacksonville! This is a chip-timed race!
Registration will remain open until February 9, 2023. Pre-registration is $25 or $35 Day-of-Registration. Runners 12 and under are $15 Pre and $25 Day Of.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal. Awards will be given to 1st place male & female in multiple age groups.
Allison is located along the White River at the junctions of Highways 5, 9, & 14. It is 5.9 miles north of Mountain View. Click Here for a map.
Racers can check-in Friday, February 17, 2023, from 4 pm – 10 pm. Check-in will be held on the front porch of Anglers Restuarant in Allison, AR. Also, race packets will be available for pickup starting at 6 am on Saturday, February 18th at the same location. Both races will start from Anglers parking lot. The 50k will begin at 7 am and the 25k at 8 am.
50k – Out and back course on 14.5 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 30 miles.
25k – Out and back course 7.25 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 14.5 miles.
Overall male and female. Finishers awards.
50K: $95
25K: $95
No refunds means no refunds, no inclement weather policy means there is no inclement weather policy. Regardless of weather or course changes, the 2023 Sylamore 50k will start at 7 am and the 25k will start at 8 am. Again, no refunds, and no inclement weather policy. No exceptions.
In February, Arkansas weather can be freezing or in the 70s. Be prepared for any weather conditions and dress accordingly.
This course is a well-traveled hiking trail & is marked with blue rectangular blazes. We will not place additional markings on the trail. However, we will use tape to mark aid stations and use flour to mark areas where the trail enters and leaves roads.
You will need to carry a water bottle. Aid stations will be approximately five miles apart. Water, Gatorade, soda and food items will be provided. NO DROP BAGS.
9 hours. This is strictly enforced. The finish line closes at 4:00 P.M.
David Riddle 3:31:44 2011
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course includes two park 10-ft wide asphalt trails and residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start.
We are submitting a bid to be in the in the prestigious 2022 Arkansas Grand Prix Series. We will be notified by October 1, 2022, if we are in the series. If selected, this will be our 13th year to proudly be in the series. The Arkansas Grand Prix Series is a series of 20 races affiliated with RRCA and Arkansas running clubs throughout the state. Information about the Grand Prix series is available at www.arkrrca.com.
We are a Road Runner Club of America event member. We are also waiting to learn if we will be a qualifying race again the 2023 Natural State Running Series. The races and registration will be available at www.naturalstateruns.com.
A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2023 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.
Start: The race starts at 7:30 a.m. for all runners/walkers with starting waves based on estimated mile time. There is no early start. We will provide Pace Groups for finishing times of 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, and 2:30. Pacer Leaders will be at the start with signs. The start is at the intersection of Broad Street and Texas Blvd which is one block west of Packet Pick Up in the Bi-State Justice Building. This is one block west of the pre-2020 start. The course closes at 11:30 a.m. For participant safety and official race timing, finish the race by 11:30 a.m.
Course & Maps: Four miles of the course are on two park 10-ft wide asphalt trails with the remainder on coned off city streets. The course does have several long inclines. Water stops and restrooms are near miles 2.3, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 8, 9.8, 11 and 12. Multiple police officers and 100+ volunteers are stationed along the course. Musical entertainers are on the course. The Course Map is posted on this site. Water stops, restrooms, and the Relay Team Exchange Point locations are also on the course map.
Ankles of Steel…Iron Will. That’s what you’ll need to take on the LOViT challenge – an endurance run of rocky, rolling hills and ridge lines that will take you along the southern rim of one of America’s most pristine freshwater lakes and through the ruggedly beautiful Ouachita National Forest.
LITTLE ROCK MARATHON, HALF MARATHON
Date: March 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 am Early Start, 8:00 am General Start
LITTLE ROCK 10K, 5K
Date: March 4, 2023
Time: 7:30 am
LITTLE ROCKERS KIDS MARATHON
Date: March 4, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the 21st Annual Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Rockers Kids Marathon. A race with personality, loads of southern hospitality, tons of caring volunteers, a running or walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas’ capital city and an impressive finisher’s medal. We are a race for every pace. We love walkers, 8-hour time limit for Marathon race. Check out our website for more info: www.littlerockmarathon.com.
The 1.2-million acre Ozark-St. Francis National Forests offer endless opportunities for adventure. As one of America’s most scenic and picturesque areas, the Ozark-St. Francis provides a lot of the “natural” in the Natural State of Arkansas.
The course will start out at Norfork River Resort and proceed towards the Ozark Highlands Trail via 2.7 miles of rolling roads. The trail traverses through numerous hollows and takes participants across some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Ozark National Forest. Runners will follow the Ozark Highlands Trail-Sylamore Section on an out & back course. There are three aid stations on the route and drop bags are allowed at the Twin Creek Aid Station, which is also the turnaround for the shorter 35K course.
This course option will follow the same route as the Ozark Highlands 50K, but turnaround at Twin Creek Road Aid Station. Great idea for those wanting to experience the Sylamore Ranger District trails, but not quite ready for the 50K.
We hope you’ll make plans to stay the weekend and take advantage of the great post-race festivities and the beautiful Norfork River Valley. Contact the resort to find out more details about things to do.
Steve McCumber
13386 Arkansas 5 Norfork, AR 72658
resorts@centurytel.net
870-499-5757
870-499-5758
We love our Trailrunning community and look forward to sharing our little neck of the woods with everyone. After the race, we hope you’ll join us in cheering on other runners as they make their way to the Resort. We’ll have live music, and craft beers from our friends at Norfork Brewing Company and Mel & Company will be serving up gourmet brats, soup and her famous Monster Cookies!
We like to support our local artists & businesses! Our finisher’s awards are creatively done by Mr. Glenn Cunningham and will not disappoint. Each participant will also receive a soft-style T-shirt and an official Ozark Highlands Trail patch from the Ozark Highlands Trail Association. For those that stay till our final 50K participant finishes, you will be entered into the drawing for some sweet prizes courtesy of Norfork Adventure Supply!
On-site registration arrangements must be made prior to race day.
Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another year or person. No exceptions. This means that once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, or if the event is canceled because of weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances.
We have so many options for you to participate this year !
You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY!
ENDURE THE DIRT 5K MACKS PRAIRIE WINGS STUTTGART ARKANSAS
Beginners to elite athletes are welcome to participate in the fourth ENDURE THE DIRT adventure race that’s mission is to raise money to motivate, encourage, and educate cancer patients and their caregivers.
ENDURE THE DIRT is a 5K mud run that consists of obstacles that are engineered to test your strength and tackle your fears. Located on the flat land of Stuttgart surrounding Mack’s Prairie Wings, this course is designed for a healthy individual to understand what a cancer patient endures daily. Fellow participants will be there to give you a boost and help you conquer each task, just as the cancer patient has their caregivers to help them tackle cancer.
NOW WE SPRINT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE 50 MILES OR MORE (JANUARY 1st 2022)
Marc Stringer started his cancer regimen with 25 radiation treatments and 5 chemotherapy treatments. This wasn’t the end. After his esophagectomy, he continued with chemotherapy treatments for 3 years. We can’t even begin to count how many rounds he received some being 2 types of drugs some being 3.
This is what many cancer patients have to ENDURE, rounds, and rounds of treatment. These treatments can bring side effects that are undesirable. They can literally make you so sick all you want to do is stay in bed.
The NOW WE SPRINT VIRTUAL 50 MILE OR MORE RUN begins January 1ST, 2022.
Why in January? Because of the weather. Cancer patients have to deal with extreme circumstances just like you may have to deal with extreme weather. We want you to be uncomfortable, just like cancer patients are uncomfortable every day while battling the dreaded disease.
The Virtual race is also a great way to get ready for Endure the Dirt. Enter your miles by Feb 28, 2022.
THE RETURN of the Mini Mudder
This year we are bringing back the popular Mini Mudder. This is a great way for kids who may be too small for our obstacles on the main course to still get down and dirty for cancer.
The Adam Brown Shamrock Run is held in the hometown of US Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Brown, who lost his life on Earth, on March 17, 2010, serving our country during combat operations in Afghanistan. All skill levels from walkers to runners, of all ages, are welcome to join us! Many wonderful individuals and organizations benefit from the proceeds. Adam had a giving spirit, as does his family. His spirit is kept alive by giving back to his hometown that he loved! Please spread the word, and invite your friends and family, near and far!
Run or walk one or both of the CHASE RACE events!
CHASE RACE 2023
2-MILE is not only an AR Grand Prix Championship Race but a fun family event. Walkers and slower runners yield to faster runners on the course. All participants will be directed to the right side of the course streets. No dogs in this one, please! The course is USATF certified and disposable chip timing with S/F mats will be provided.
PAWS RACE 1-Mile event is for participants who want to run or walk with their leashed dog/pet. It is a fun event for dogs/pets of all breeds, ages and sizes! The course will be gun timed (no start mat).
No duplication of awards.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Three Days of Syllamo annual gathering at Blanchard Springs in the middle of March is old school trailrunning at it’s purest. The event was created by Steve Kirk in 2005 and has become a yearly pilgrimage to the Ozarks for many adventure seekers, reuniting for a weekend of challenging races, fellowship and the opportunity to become one of the SYLLAMOPEOPLE!
Over the course of three days, runners will experience the Sylamore, Syllamo and Ozark Highlands Trails. Winding, climbing and descending through the rugged Sylamore Ranger District including several creek crossings, past scenic vistas and bluffs and through dense forest
Courses…Change Every Year!
Day One
50KM: This run will take place on the Syllamo Trails. Full aid stations will be provided at approximately 4-8 miles apart. Due to the unique nature of these trails the race will not be exactly 50KM.
Race Start: 9:00AM
Time Limit: 10 Hours
Day Two
50 MILE: “This is where the fun starts”. This run will be held on the Sylamore, Syllamo and Ozark Highlands Trails that winds, climbs and descends through the beautiful Sylamore Ranger District including several creek crossings, past scenic vistas and bluffs and through dense forest. Full aid stations will be located approximately 4-9 miles apart.
Race Start: 6:00AM
Time Limit: 14 Hours
Day Three
20KM: This run will take place on the Jack’s Branch Loop. The direction of the loop changes each year. Aid will be provided at the halfway point.
Race Start: 9:00AM
Time Limit: 6 Hours
Stage entry fee $185 (or) $80 for 50k, $95 for 50m and $50 for 20k individually before February 1st
After January 31st the Stage entry fee will be $215 (or) $95 for 50k, $110 for 50m and $65 for 20k individually.
Entry fee will include giveaways, great race bags, meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, custom finisher’s awards along with donations to further support trail maintenance and development.
Entertainment and meals after both the 50k and 50mi. Dinnerware is not provided as we work to minimize our waste for this event.
REFUND POLICY: 100% refund before December 15th
NO REFUND thereafter.
Stage entries are limited to 125. Total entries are limited to 250
Blanchard Springs provides an idyllic basecamp for Three Days of Syllamo. Relax and unwind after your run with free camping, hot showers and delicious warm meals. And don’t forget that invigorating soak in Sylamore Creek!
The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007.
The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2023. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Mill east of Rodgers, Arkansas. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh yes! We can’t forget our legendary shirts with either “I’m a Drinker with a Running Problem” OR “I’m a Root Beer Drinker with a Running Problem” printed across the back.
Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it’s way to the top. This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 2023 is part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series.
More information about the race can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/our-races/capital-city-classic-10k/.
Iron Mountain Legend trail run is held on the epic trails of Iron Mountain just outside Caddo Valley on DeGray Lake. With 10K, 28K and 42K options…there is something for everyone. Post-race food and drink, plus a unique finisher medal will make it a day to remember. The start/finish line will be at the Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina. On-course aid stations with lots of tasty treats to keep you fueled for a day in the Ouachita Mountains.
A long-sleeve ringspun cotton shirt comes with entry, but a person can choose no shirt and save $5 or upgrade to a fleece hoodie for $15.
Free t-shirt to first 150 registrants. Please note your size on the Registration form. Don’t forget to order additional t-shirts (above) for your family and friends!
4-Person Relay Participants: You will NOT sign up individually. Your team leader should have all information available and register each person on the team at the same time
13-Person Relay Participants: You will NOT sign up individually. Your team leader should have all information available and register each person on the team at the same time.
Packet pickup will be Saturday, March 21 from 7:00am-8:15am at Janssen Park (starting line).
Visit our website for more information about this beautiful run up the Talimena Scenic Drive!
http://www.talimenarunandrelay.com
The Cabot Parks Egg-Cited 5k and 1 mile kid fun run/walk is a great opportunity to celebrate spring and the warmer weather in a safe, fun, family environment. The 5K race/walk starts at Cabot Administrative Offices (CAO) and continues down Polk Street toward Freshman Academy, after crossing Lincoln Street, the race will continue through Shiloh Subdivision where there will be the perfect mix of hills and flat road racing. The finish line will be upon returning to CAO. This race will be chipped-timed.
The Cabot Parks and Recreation 1 Mile Kid Fun Run/Walk is for children currently in 1st through 6th grade. This race will begin at Cabot Administrative Offices (CAO) and continue onto Polk toward Cabot Junior High North. This race will be staffed for young children to experience a safe and fun running experience. This race will also end at CAO.
All participants registered by March 23rd will receive a bib, medal, and t-shirt. We can not guarantee a t-shirt after Mach 23. Virtual Participants will pick up their race packets at Veterans Park Community Center, 508 N Lincoln St, Cabot, AR 72023. T-shirts, medals, and bibs will not be shipped. Must be present to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in your age group.
Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain – from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the desert-like conditions of Seven Hollows. All are represented on this trail. The trail is technical and beautiful.
This is the 10th edition of Hoof it for Heifer, and this race has raised more than $60,000 for Heifer to date. All of the net proceeds from Hoof it for Heifer are given to Heifer International. Heifer International’s mission is to end world hunger while saving the earth. Heifer has worked in 125 different countries. For more information about Heifer International go to: www.heifer.org.
If you would like to volunteer to help us host this event, or if you are bringing a loved one that would like to help, please register to volunteer. There will be 2 aid stations, 2 road crossings, and a start/finish area that will all need volunteers.
Check-in will be from 6 AM to 7:45 AM before the race.
Register now! This race has sold out for the last few years, and the price increases are designed to encourage you to sign up soon. The capacity is 215 runners.
This course is on extremely technical terrain, and there are about 2000 vertical feet of gain. Although your watch may log a little less than 12 miles in the race, it will feel more like 16 miles. The first ¾ of a mile is on relatively flat and open terrain. This will allow runners to space themselves out before hopping on the single track. The first aid station comes at the 4.8 mile mark after a 300-foot climb out of the Blue Hole crossing. The second at station comes at the 9.3-mile mark after you complete the 7 Hollows Trail. You will cross a bridge 0.5 miles from the finish line. This is the time to turn on your afterburners and have a strong finish! You will finish at the same place you started.
The trails are mostly single-track, and passing runners may be hazardous. Please be courteous to one another and offer to let others by as they come up behind you. Also, announce yourself as you approach hikers or other runners to let them know your there with a friendly “on your left” or “good morning”. We are all just out here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!
This is a cupless event! Remember Heifer’s mission is to end hunger while saving the earth. We plan to demonstrate this on a much smaller scale by providing you with much-needed nutrition and eliminating excess waste. Please plan to bring your own collapsible cup or water bottle to fill at the aid stations. Aid stations will be at the 4.8-mile mark, the 9.3-mile mark, and at the finish (~12 miles).
As in previous editions of Hoof it for Heifer, you will receive a finisher medal as you cross the finish line, and we will have refreshments and food to help you recover. We recognize the top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top master (40+) male, top master female, top senior (60+) male, and top senior female.
If you registered but find out that you cannot run, please let us know so that we can make your spot available for someone else. If you cancel before March 15, you may receive a 50% refund, or you may choose to defer to next year for a 75% credit toward next year’s race.
We are also allowing bib transfers through Ultrasignup this year. Ultrasignup provides you a link to edit your registration. There you can choose to transfer your bib to someone else by providing their name & email. The deadline for this is Tuesday before race day.
If your business would like to sponsor Hoof it for Heifer this year, please reach out to the race directors by clicking the “ask a question” button on the right side of the page. The tiers for sponsorship follow:
$150 – Heifer Level Sponsor
$500 – The Ark Level Sponsor
$1500 – Presenting Sponsor
Wanda Eason started this race and directed Hoof it for Heifer from its inception in 2012 through 2021. Her core group of volunteers poured their lives into making this a truly meaningful event. Despite passing the race directing responsibilities on, she still comes back to volunteer at the finish line! Your new co-race directors starting in 2022 are Carrie Satterfield and Shane Poland.
We have a distance for everyone! Join us for the 1/2 marathon, 10k, or 5k!. All races start and finish at the Cave City Park at 9 am. Mac’s Race Timing Service will there to provide chip timing.
About the course: The first 3/4 mile is pavement before it turns to a roller coaster of scenic gravel roads. The 5k and 10k are out and back routes. The 1/2 marathon goes out and you will do a “lollipop” style out and back. Aid stations will be along the course. This course is difficulty and challenging with rolling hills.
Unique finisher awards and top 3 Male/Female awards will be given for each race. Deadline to guarantee a t-shirt and finisher medal will be March 24, 2023. Post race snacks will be provided for participants at the finish line. All funds received through registration will be used to cover race expenses and benefit the Cave City Police Department.
Packet Pickup and day of registration will be 7-8:45 am on 4/8/2023.
*Please pick up your packet or have someone pick it up for you. If you cannot, please contact us to arrange a pick up. We will not ship your packet to you.*
Below is a list of area hotels that are a short 15 minute drive to Cave City for anyone that wants to get some extra sleep that morning. Don’t forget to mention that you are staying for the Cave City Easter Run.
Hotels: Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Suites, Ramada Inn, The Royal on Main
Be sure to like and follow the Cave City Easter Run Facebook Page to for updates!
NO REFUNDS-This is a fundraiser and no refunds will be given. The race will continue no matter the weather unless lightening is in the area. Then we may delay the start and go from there.
The annual HealthWorks Boomtown 5k is back! We are elated to share that all proceeds will be donated to help cover the expenses of HealthWork’s Rock Steady Boxing program that supports our beloved community members with Parkinson’s Disease.
Welcome to the 32nd running of the Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run!
The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a picturesque climb over Pinnacle Mountain followed by an out-and-back traversing the rolling hills along the north shore of beautiful Lake Maumelle. Get ready for scenic, rocky, single-track as you tour Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the eastern part of the 222 mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Proceeds benefit Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the Central Arkansas Trails Alliance.
Registration: Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run
Join us this year as we move to the Spring and move our race location to Fellowship Bible Church, Searcy! We’re excited to continue our fun race to raise money for those that lack access to clean water. Proceeds from this year’s race will fund well projects in India and Africa.
Kids (0-17) – $15
College (18-23) – $20
Adults (24+) – $30
RussVegas Half Marathon is more than just a PR fast course covering 13.1 miles in Russellville, AR, it’s an opportunity to help those we love by supporting local charities throughout the Arkansas River Valley. It is a showcase as participants start and finish through the streets of Historic Downtown. It is an atmosphere with “Spirit Stations” throughout the course cheering and playing music. It is a community where more than 300 volunteers and local business’s pull out the red carpet for participants and family. Finally, it is a festival, this year we are continuing our Friday Night events to include a kids mile, 5k Glow Run, bands, food, and an expo. Whether you are looking for your best time, a fun time, or just a little down time — we look forward to showing you everything the RussVegas Half has to offer.
Almira 50 is a 26-ish mile loop run 2 times, which will be covering beautiful single track, ridgeline running, swamp stomping, and pretty much anything and everything that Village Creek offers.
There will be a single-loop trail marathon option as well if you’re just not quite ready to bite the deuce.
Expect around 100 ft/mile of vert on average. Detailed Map coming soon! “Almira” will encompass ALL that VC has to offer!
Packet Pick Up ( Pavilion 1 ) will be from 5-7:30 pm Friday, April 28 & 4:30-5:30 am Saturday ( Race morning) at Pavilion # 1 in Picnic Area (Start-Finish ) there will be a mandatory runner check-in race morning.
6:00 a.m. Race Start for both marathon and 50 miler
There will be a total of 4 aid Stations. Water & Skratch Hydration and normal (packaged) fare will be available at each station. Consider weather ( Ave temps 50-75 )and terrain in your planning of fluids and calories!
Runners MUST check-in & out of every AS w/ the assigned. Volunteer!
This IS A CUP FREE EVENT please bring your own!
Drop Bags will be allowed at Start/Finish Aid Station.
The crew will have access at 3 locations: Start/Finish AS, Lake Dunn AS, and Horse Campgrounds, NO Crew will be allowed at Pipe Line AS.
No Refunds
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