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The Hare Mountain 100 is a graduate level run. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between.
This trail is hiked by thousands of people every year. It’s not a primitive, unmarked trail by any means. It is a National Scenic Trail.
But, please do not sign up if you are not comfortable with:
-being self sufficient
-limited extra marking beyond trail blazes and wooden trail signs
-navigation
-carrying a little extra gear for your safety.
-long distances between major aid stations
A GPS tracking device with the course GPX downloaded is a requirement. It will be checked during check-in to make sure you have it. While the trail is marked very well with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for the spurs, turns can be missed. Sometimes trees fall where the trail turns. Sometimes the tree with the blaze falls. Sometimes leaves cover the trail. Sometimes it’s foggy. It’s the wilderness. It’s a raw and incredible experience. Be confident you can stay/get back on course.
This is a point-to-point 100 mile adventure run that incorporates 2 scenic spur loops along the Ozark Highlands Trail. It is located in the Northwestern part of Arkansas across the Boston Mountain segment.
Hare Mountain is the highest point on the OHT at ~2400 feet. This segment covers 164 miles of rocky, steep and rugged hardwood and pine forests. There are several creek crossings, incredible fall colors, waterfalls, bluffs and beautiful sandstone outcrops. I’m utilizing 100 miles of the most difficult sections of this segment. I grew up on this trail. It means a lot to me to bring such a wild and challenging experience to runners.
Measurements taken by GPS and topographic mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-24,400 feet. It depends on the device/app. Runners will have 38 hours to complete the 100 mile run.
Questions contact: haremountain100@gmail.com
Website: https://www.haremountain100.com/
Part of the proceeds of the race will go to local animal shelters, a fund to help pay for after hours emergency veterinary care and the OHTA.
Follow:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/216147591049546/
https://www.instagram.com/haremountain100
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=43467&actid=50#:~:text=The%20Ozark%20Highlands%20Trail%20(OHT,into%20the%20Sylamore%20Ranger%20District.
The 50 mile is really hard as well but I strongly encourage it if you have not finished a trail 100 before.
It covers the second, more difficult half, of the 100 course. Elevation gain is between 10,000 and 12,000 feet depending on device/app.
It starts at 5am Saturday October 25th at Indian Creek TH on HWY 215.
Next year, 2025, if it all comes together, we’re expecting to start the Hare Mountain 200 the day before the 100 start. More details soon.
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