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Frozen Toes 5k & 15K Trail Races

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a 5K or 10K to a longer distance OR for those who want to try their first trail running race. The singletrack trails of Kessler Mountain […]

Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run

Village Creek State Park 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, United States

Welcome to year 11! Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State Park. The 31st and 2nd largest in Arkansas. Located just 6 miles south of Wynne, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres. We have […]

Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run

Village Creek State Park 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, United States

Welcome to year 11! Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State Park. The 31st and 2nd largest in Arkansas. Located just 6 miles south of Wynne, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres. We have […]

Sylamore 50K/25K Trail Run

Angler's White River Resort 23080 AR-5, Allison, United States

Location Allison, Arkansas Allison is located along the White River at the junctions of Highways 5, 9, & 14. It is 5.9 miles north of Mountain View. Racer Check In and Start Racers can check in Friday February 16, 2024 from 4pm - 9pm and Saturday February 17, 2024 beginning at 6:00am Check in will […]

Sylamore 50K/25K Trail Run

Angler's White River Resort 23080 AR-5, Allison, United States

Location Allison, Arkansas Allison is located along the White River at the junctions of Highways 5, 9, & 14. It is 5.9 miles north of Mountain View. Racer Check In and Start Racers can check in Friday February 16, 2024 from 4pm - 9pm and Saturday February 17, 2024 beginning at 6:00am Check in will […]

LOViT 100 Mile & 100K

East Cove Pavilion 66 East Park Drive, Mount Ida, AR, United States

Checkout www.RunLOViT.com for more details and photos. Live Race Tracking at track.runlovit.com   LOViT 100 Mile - Friday, February 24th, 5PM - 34 hr cutoff (20:24 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday LOViT 100k – Saturday, February 25th – 6AM – 21 hr cutoff (20:16 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) Endurance Runs feature rocky, rolling hills […]

LOViT 100 Mile & 100K

East Cove Pavilion 66 East Park Drive, Mount Ida, AR, United States

Checkout www.RunLOViT.com for more details and photos. Live Race Tracking at track.runlovit.com   LOViT 100 Mile - Friday, February 24th, 5PM - 34 hr cutoff (20:24 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday LOViT 100k – Saturday, February 25th – 6AM – 21 hr cutoff (20:16 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) Endurance Runs feature rocky, rolling hills […]

Ozark Highlands Endurance Run

Norfork River Resort 13386 Arkansas 5, Norfork, United States

Sylamore Ranger District 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. Ozark Highlands 50K The course will start out at Norfork River Resort and proceed towards the […]

Ozark Highlands Endurance Run

Norfork River Resort 13386 Arkansas 5, Norfork, United States

Sylamore Ranger District 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. Ozark Highlands 50K The course will start out at Norfork River Resort and proceed towards the […]

Three Days of Syllamo

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States

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 […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Three Days of Syllamo

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States

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 […]

Dam Mountain Trail 10K and Horseshoe Mountain Trail 5K

Lake Catherine State Park 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

You can decide whether to run the 10K or the 5K as both are started at the same time. Races are being held on the beautiful trails at Lake Catherine State Park.  

$25

Dam Mountain Trail 10K and Horseshoe Mountain Trail 5K

Lake Catherine State Park 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

You can decide whether to run the 10K or the 5K as both are started at the same time. Races are being held on the beautiful trails at Lake Catherine State Park.  

$25

Styx & Stones Trail Marathon

Devil's Den State Park 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, United States

This race is put on by the Ozark Trail Running Club and is a part of the AURA trail series. Located in Devil's Den State Park, Styx and Stones traverses the beautiful technical trails of the park including the Butterfield and newer Monument Trail system. This will be the 13th running of the event, which […]

Free

1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run

Great Passion Play 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]

1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run

Great Passion Play 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]

Ouachita Trail 50

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

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 […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Ouachita Trail 50

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

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 […]

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Description 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 […]

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Description 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 […]

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