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SUMMARY:Catsmacker Trail run
DESCRIPTION:Participation is limited\, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind\, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words\, if you sign up and donate\, you might as well show up! \nAURA “Fun Run” (no UTS points)\nDistance: 20-ish miles for the Catsmacker\, 12-ish miles for the Kitty Run option\nStart/Finish Area: the start is at the Lake Sylvia Day Use area (where you would go if you went swimming in the lake). NOT at Camp Ouachita (where the Full Moon and Traveller start).\nStart is at 7:00am\, sign-in will be available (hopefully) by 6:00am.\nCost: This is a donation-based run. That said\, we need to cover costs for Forest Service permitting\, aid station supplies\, finish line cookout\, and other race equipment/transportation/logistics. Please make sure that we can cover those costs and continue offering low-cost events. You can make an online payment here\, or a cash/check donation on race day. Donations are non-refundable\, and any proceeds will be donated to AURA. (A suggested donation to cover costs is $20. Thank you!) \nDriving & Parking Directions: You should be able to find Williams Junction\, AR on most maps; it is approximately 30 miles west of Little Rock on Hwy 10\, or 20 miles south of Morrilton on Hwy 9.  To get to the race site from Williams Junction\, go north on Hwy 10/9 for 1.5 miles\, then take Hwy 324 west and follow for three and a half miles. The Lake Sylvia day use area will be on your left about 1/2mile after Camp Ouachita. If the road turns to gravel you went half mile too far. \nGoogle driving directions to start \nParking is limited in the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area. Once this area is full\, parking will overflow along Highway 324. Please carpool if possible! Parking along Hwy 324 is limited to the west side only (on the right as you are driving in from Hwy 9/10). If you don’t see any cars parked on the east side of Hwy 324\, there is a reason! There will be signs and volunteers to assist you with where you can and can’t park. Make sure your car is all the way to the right of the white line (completely out of the traffic lane) when you park. \nCourse Description: \n\nThe course will utilize Forest Service roads and a portion of the Ouachita Trail. There will be a combination of pavement (just a little!)\, gravel\, and single/double track trail (it’s poison ivy season!).\nCourse marking will consist of signs\, colored ribbon flagging\, and flour arrows drawn on the ground. In general\, course marking is focused on marking turns and intersections. Intermediate “confidence” markings in the absence of turns or intersections will be relatively rare. We recommend that participants print off maps if they are unsure of the course or unfamiliar with the area.\nTurn-by-turn directions:\n\nFSR 152 (from start)\, turning right on FSR 132\nFSR 132 staying straight on FSR 94 (follow sign to Flatside Pinnacle)\nFSR 94 turning right onto Ouachita Trail\nOuachita Trail turn right onto FSR 805\nFSR 805 turning right onto Hwy 324\nHwy 324 to finish at Lake Sylvia day use area\nThe Kitty Run course is the same as above with one deviation that is seen on the map. Approximately 3.5 miles into the course\, the Kitty Run incorporates the Ouachita Trail for 1.5 miles and then turns back right onto FSR 805.\n\n\nCourse Map Google Course Map\n\nArkansas Ultra Trail Series: This is a no-UTS-points fun run that is a season-closer and celebration of the end of an amazing year of Arkansas ultrarunning. The 2022-2023 UTS awards ceremony will be held after the run\, with a cookout-style lunch. Celebrate with us! \nRunner Safety and Other Details: \n\nThere will be a waiver to sign on the morning of the run.\nThere will be at least 3 aid stations for the Catsmacker\, and 2 aid stations for the Kitty Run.\nPlease carry a water bottle and any snacks you want. Food choices at the aid stations will be basic.\nThe park allows dogs on a leash. Please don’t assume that your dog is the exception that doesn’t need a leash.\nIt’s always a good idea to carry a cell phone. The service is spotty\, but the higher hills often have signal available. If you are unfamiliar with the area\, run with a buddy and study the course map.\nCut-off is 6 hours. For the full Catsmacker\, that is a 16:30ish pace. There will be one early start option at 6:00am if (and only if) you anticipate needing more time to finish. It is not a “for your convenience if you don’t feel like waiting for the 7:00am start” option. If you miss the 6:00am early start\, then you will have to catch the 7:00am start.\nFor more information\, contact the race director Katie Helms.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/catsmacker-trail-run-5/
LOCATION:Lake Sylvia Recreation Area\, 618 AR-324\, Perryville\, AR\, 72126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Star Party at Lake Sylvia
DESCRIPTION:The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be hosting for the public a Star Party at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday February 21\, 2026 from 6:30-10:00 PM  \nThere will be a presentation at the Park Lodge\, at 6:00 PM about the Celestial objects that can be observed during the Star Party. \nIf the weather forecast calls for cloudy skies on the 21st\, the Star Party will be held on Friday February 20th. \nThe telescopes will be at the southeast corner of the lake\, indicated by the arrow labeled Observing Location on the attached map of Lake Sylvia \nLake Sylvia has darker skies than our River Ridge Observatory (RRO). \nThis map also indicates where you can park to attend the Star Party. \nPhone: 501-681-5403 \nemail this club \nhttps://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs/caas/home/ \nCAAS is one of the Mid-South’s outstanding Astronomy Societies. This reflects the diverse spectrum of its membership\, from casual sky watchers to amateur and even professional astronomers powering its member and outreach activities.  If you live in central Arkansas\, you should join us\, either as a guest at a public event\, or as a member.  Monthly club meetings are open to the public and held at the Society’s oberving site\, while public star parties and presentations are sponsored in various locals during the year. Membership is open to the public at any level of interest or experience and membership offers the opportunity to participate in sustaining the Society’s activities.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/star-party-at-lake-sylvia/
LOCATION:Lake Sylvia Recreation Area\, 618 AR-324\, Perryville\, AR\, 72126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun
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SUMMARY:Full Moon 25k/50k
DESCRIPTION:Full Moon 25k/50k kick is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff race. \nProceeds The Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund which benefits a different high school cross country team each year\, Faulkner County HAM\, and Williams Junction FD. \nThe course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads\, starting at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp in the Ouachita National Forest. We have a laid-back atmosphere\, fully stocked aid stations\, and plenty of folks to cheer you on! \nStay for post-race pancakes\, bacon\, etc… \nWe hope you join us for an epic night of good times! \nPacket Pickup: \n·         50k packet pick up starts at 5:00 PM \n·         25k packet pick up starts at 6:00 PM \nRace Start Times: \n·         50k early start is at 6:00 PM. This is for anyone who will need additional time to complete the distance. The mandatory trail briefing will be at 5:45 PM. \n·         50k officially starts at 7:00 PM with mandatory trail brief \n·         25k officially starts at 8:00 PM with mandatory trail brief
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LOCATION:Lake Sylvia Recreation Area\, 618 AR-324\, Perryville\, AR\, 72126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Catsmacker Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Participation is limited\, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind\, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words\, if you sign up and donate\, you might as well show up! \nAURA “Fun Run” (no UTS points)\nDistance: 20-ish miles for the Catsmacker\, 12-ish miles for the Kitty Run option\nStart/Finish Area: the start is at the Lake Sylvia Day Use area (where you would go if you went swimming in the lake). NOT at Camp Ouachita (where the Full Moon and Traveller start).\nStart is at 7:00am\, sign-in will be available (hopefully) by 6:00am.\nCost: This is a donation-based run. That said\, we need to cover costs for Forest Service permitting\, aid station supplies\, finish line cookout\, and other race equipment/transportation/logistics. Please make sure that we can cover those costs and continue offering low-cost events. You can make an online payment here\, or a cash/check donation on race day. Donations are non-refundable\, and any proceeds will be donated to AURA. (A suggested donation to cover costs is $20. Thank you!) \nDriving & Parking Directions: You should be able to find Williams Junction\, AR on most maps; it is approximately 30 miles west of Little Rock on Hwy 10\, or 20 miles south of Morrilton on Hwy 9.  To get to the race site from Williams Junction\, go north on Hwy 10/9 for 1.5 miles\, then take Hwy 324 west and follow for three and a half miles. The Lake Sylvia day use area will be on your left about 1/2mile after Camp Ouachita. If the road turns to gravel you went half mile too far.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/catsmacker-trail-run-4/
LOCATION:Lake Sylvia Recreation Area\, 618 AR-324\, Perryville\, AR\, 72126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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