Distance: 100.00 mi
Filed Under: Running
Arkansas weather in October can be unpredictable. The average high temperature for race weekend is mid-70?s and the average low is in the low 50?s, but wide variances can occur. It has rained; it has hailed. Don't be without a hat and emergency poncho or garbage bag.
Expect darkness to come at 6:30-7:00 pm and dawn around 6:30-6:45 am. Flashlights and extra batteries are essential during the nighttime.
Directions to the Race: From William?s Junction, go north on Hwy 10/9 approximately 1 mile, then take Hwy 324 about four miles to Camp Ouachita. William?s Junction is about 30 miles west of Little Rock on Hwy 10, or 20 miles south of Morrilton on Hwy 9.
Course mileages in this information packet are based from Camp Ouachita. If headquarters is moved to Lake Sylvia, so will the start/finish. There is a 0.6 mile differential.
Aid Stations:
- All aid stations will be manned and well stocked.
- The provided electrolyte drink will be Gatorade.
- Aid stations will not provide Advil, Aspirin, or other pain relievers.
- Aid stations may not have blister kits: If you are prone to foot blisters, make sure you carry or have what you need in your drop bags to care for them.
Awards:
- Plaques to the first female and male, overall and master finishers.
- Special enameled buckles to Sub 24 hour finishers. Bronze buckles to Sub 30 hour finishers.
Course:
- Eight miles of the course are on the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, which is permanently marked with blue blazes. The remaining 92 miles will be marked with pink ribbon, flour (at turns), occasional signs, and glow sticks (at night).
Crews:
- Runner?s crews cannot be on the race course.
- Runners receiving aid from crews outside the designated crew access points are subject to disqualification. (See Aid Station chart for designated crew spots.)
- Crews must abide by the instructions of aid station personnel.
- Runners are responsible for their crews.
Cut-off Times:
- Each runner is allowed to set his or her own pace as long as he or she is OUT of the aid stations by cut-off times (these are strictly enforced). See Aid Station chart for cut-off times. (Note that there is now a Sunday morning cut-off at Electronic Tower.)
Drop Bags:
- Drop bags can be left at the start/finish area Friday before the race or Saturday morning before the start. They should be waterproof. See Aid Station chart for drop bag locations.
- On your drop bag place your NAME, RACE NUMBER, and (DROP BAG) AID STATION.
Pacing:
- Runners can have a pacer beginning at the Powerline Aid Station (out-bound).
- Runners 60 years and older may have a pacer from the start.
- You can have only one pacer at a time running with you.
- No bicycle pacing.
- Pacers and vehicle/pacer shuttle services are not provided or guaranteed by the race.
From William?s Junction, Go North On Hwy 10/9 Approximately 1 Mile, Then Take Hwy 324 About Four Miles To Camp Ouachita. William?s Junction Is About 30 Miles West Of Little Rock On Hwy 10, Or 20 Miles South Of Morrilton On Hwy 9.
References and External Links
Posted by: mckinneybt and last modified on Sep 08, 2006 by sean
Comments
thoos said ...
Great event! The course is totally runnable and the aid stations were fantastic - especially the one at 80 miles.
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