10-28-2012
 
  Devil's Den State Park
 
 
 
                             Presented By:

Contact:

Race Information: Jason Auer roch127@aol.com or

Mark DenHerder mark@dhfarm.net

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Time/Location: 8:00AM.  Devil's Den Pavilion.  

 

Distance:  Approximately 30K (18.6 miles). The short option is 15K (9.3 Miles).    

Aid:  There will be minimal aid. This may include water, sports drink and light food. However, you are encouraged to carry your own provisions.  Water bottle highly recommended.

 

FEE:  None. Donations to help cover costs are appreciated. There will be a donation can at the sign-in table.

 

Ultra Trail Series: This race is part of the 2012/13 UTS. For more information on the UTS, please visit www.runarkansas.com 

 

Timing: Please keep your own time and sign in at the finish. Results will be posted on www.runArkansas.com

 

Difficulty:  This is a long race on difficult, technical trail.

 

Getting there:

From the north, I-540 to the West Fork exit, right on Highway 170.

From the south, I-540 to the Winslow exit, Left on Highway 74.

The cafe is located just north of the visitor's center on HWY 170. There is a sign.

Contact:

Race Information: Jason Auer or Mark DenHerder

Devil’s Den State Park trails http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/trails/search.aspx?parkid=4

 

Runner Info:

 

Gaiters recommended:  expect any combination of sticks, stones, boulders, mud, scree, trail debris, rocks, sand, slippery rocks, roots, loose rocks…

 

Much of the trail is very technical.  Don't plan to run a personal best here.  Enjoy the great outdoors and Exercise your demons.

 

Major climb the first two miles.

 

Six hour time limit.  Runners passing the 9-mile checkpoint after 10:50 AM will be required to stop at 15k.  Assume the 30k will take nearly as long as a road marathon.