100 Mile

Start: Friday, February 23rd, 5PM

34 hour cutoff, 20:24 min/mile pace

Course Records:
Male 19:36:36 (Karl Meltzer - 2022)
Female 23:34:00 (Bailee Wilkerson – 2017)

 

100k

Start: Saturday, February 24, 6AM

21 hour cutoff, 20:16 min/mile pace

Course Records:
Male 8:12:15 (Preston Cates - 2021)
Female 11:23:44 (Kandy Ferris – 2021)

Participants in both events will receive an event shirt and the experience of a supported run through the Ouachita Mountains with 6 manned aid stations on the 100k course and 10 manned aid stations on the 100 mile course – many that you will cross multiple times.  100k finishers will receive a medal and 100 Mile finishers a custom finisher’s buckle to commemorate their accomplishment. Participants in both events will enjoy additional event swag plus one comped breakfast buffet during Sunday’s awards brunch.

**SWAG SIGN UP DEADLINES** 
MONDAY, JANUARY 8 - GUARANTEE OF 100 MILE JACKET

MONDAY, JANUARY 29 - GUARANTEE OF 100 MILE / 100K TSHIRT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - RACE BIB PERSONALIZATION DEADLINE

Awards will be given to the top three overall male/female finishers in the 100k and 100 Mile distances at an awards banquet Sunday morning.

Event proceeds are invested in trail development in the Ouachita National Forest and the greater Hot Springs area.  2014 race proceeds helped fund the completion of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail and subsequent years’ proceeds have been invested in trail maintenance and improvement. Run LOViT Endurance Events is a 501(c)3 nonprofit under the umbrella of the RRCA IRS exemption. The LOViT runs are non-commercial fundraisers that benefit the local trail community.

Weather Conditions

Average High: 60F
Average Low: 35F

The weather can be unpredictable in the Ouachitas, especially in late February. We've had snow, freezing fog, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sunny skies. 

Be prepared to face all that the weather can throw at you!

Will I be running in the dark? 
Yes.  You should bring a light source and back up batteries.  At this time of year, the average sunrise is 6:45 AM and the average sunset is 6:00 PM.

What do I need to bring? 
At very minimum, all racers will be required to carry a water bottle or hydration pack AND a light (flashlight or headlamp). Due to the remote nature of parts of the trail, runners will not be allowed on the course without a way to carry water. We strongly suggest you carry a backup light with you at all times.  If you’re wondering about additional gear, check out this video from Runner’s World.

How tough is the course?
Terrain = very hilly, total climb between 100 and 200 feet per mile (5000 – 10000 feet in 50 miles)
Surface = trail or dirt road with substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts