The 100 mile
“Thank you for putting on the race that tested my mental and physical ability more than any other thing on Earth. Also, the belt buckle is the prettiest, coolest buckle I have earned so far.”
When: October 24-25
100 Miler5:00 AM Friday 24th Haw Creek to Shores Lake
100K5:00 AM Friday 24th Haw Creek to Redding
50 Miler 5:00 AM Saturday 25th Indian Creek TH to Shores Lake
60K 7:00 AM Saturday 25th Redding to Shores Lake
The Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point, graduate level run through some of the most isolated, rugged terrain in Arkansas. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between.
The Ozark Highlands Trail is hiked by thousands of people every year. While very remote, it is not a primitive, unmarked trail by any means. It is a National Scenic Trail maintained by volunteer members of the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.
But, with that said and while you are allowed a pacer starting at mile ~31, please make sure you are comfortable with:
-being self sufficient
-no extra marking beyond white and blue trail blazes and wooden trail signs
-navigation
-carrying a little extra gear for your safety.
-long distances between major aid stations (there are 13)
A GPS tracking device with the course GPX downloaded is a requirement. It will be checked during check-in to make sure you have it. While the trail is marked very well with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for the spurs, turns can be missed. Sometimes trees fall where the trail turns. Sometimes the tree with the blaze falls. Sometimes leaves cover the trail. Sometimes it's foggy. It's the wilderness. It's a raw and incredible experience. Be confident you can stay/get back on course.
This is a 100 mile run that incorporates 2 scenic spur loops along the Ozark Highlands Trail. It is located in the Northwestern part of Arkansas across the Boston Mountains segment.
Hare Mountain is the highest point on the OHT at ~2400 feet. This segment covers 164 miles of rocky, steep and rugged hardwood, cedar and pine forests. I'm utilizing 100 miles of the most difficult sections.
There are several creek crossings, incredible fall colors, amazing wildlife, waterfalls, bluffs and beautiful sandstone outcrops.
I grew up on this trail. It means a lot to me to bring such a wild and challenging experience to runners.
Measurements taken by GPS and topographic mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-24,400 feet. It depends on the device/app. Runners will have 38 hours to complete the 100 mile run.
Questions contact: haremountain100@gmail.com
Website: https://www.haremountain100.com/
Part of the proceeds of the race will go to local animal shelters, a fund to help pay for after hours emergency veterinary care and the OHTA.
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https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/trail/
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=43467&actid=50#:~:text=The%20Ozark%20Highlands%20Trail%20(OHT,into%20the%20Sylamore%20Ranger%20District.
100k
The 100k will start at Haw Creek Falls Friday morning October 24th with the 100. It will end at Redding Campground. It will have 62+ miles and ~16,000 feet of elevation gain.
You must have a satellite GPS tracker that you can link to MAProgress. You can use your own, rent or borrow from someone you know. You must either have crew to drop you at the start or pay for the shuttle to the start (when signing up) Friday morning at 3 am from Redding to Haw Creek.
The 50 mile
The 50 mile is really hard as well but I strongly encourage it if you have not finished a trail 100 before.
It covers the second, more difficult half, of the 100 course. Elevation gain is between 10,000 and 12,000 feet depending on device/app.
It starts at 5am Saturday October 25th at Indian Creek TH on HWY 215.
60k
This will possibly be the most challenging 38 miles you have ever run.
The 60k will have between 9,000 and 10,000 feet of elevation gain.
It will start at 7am Saturday morning at Redding Recreation Area. Runners have 12 hours to finish at Shores Lake Recreation Area. You do not have to rent a GPS but you must have your phone with an app such as GAIA with the course GPX downloaded.
A GPS tracking device/2-way satellite communicator is highly encouraged.
Arkansas Slam
There are four 100 mile races in Arkansas. Two runners finished all 4 in 2024-2025 with 410 miles and over 70,000 feet of elevation gain. Do you have what it takes to tackle this test of endurance?
February-Run LOViT 100
October (early)-Arkansas Traveller 100
Ocotber (late)-Hare Mountain 100
December- Spirit of Syllamo 100
Hare Mountain 200
We're expecting to start the Hare Mountain 200 in 2026 the same day and time as the 100. It would end the following Tuesday. More details soon.
Pricing
The 100 is $315 + ultrasignup fees.
The 100k is $240 + ultrasingup fees.
The 50 is $160 + ultrasignup fees.
The 60k is $120 + ultrasignup fees.
After August 31st:
The 100 is $350 + ultrasignup fees.
The 100k is $275 + ultrasignup fees
The 50 is $195 + ultrasignup fees.
The 60k is $155 + ultrasignup fees.
Tracking device rental from MAProgress (if you do not have your own/cannot borrow one) is $45 directly through MAProgress.
Shuttle to start for those without crew is $20 + ultrasignup fees.
It's obviously cheaper to have your own device and crew.
What's included:
-An incredible point-to-point course on singletrack
-well stocked aid stations
-tracking software
-long sleeve tech shirt
-part of shuttle fees covered
-beautiful, high quaity buckles and medals for finishers
-wooden awards hand made by RD 3 deep each category
-Sponsor swag-handmade cedar stools for winners, gift certificates for winners, swag for each runner, and more.
**There are 4 discounted slots in each distance reserved for low income runners. If you feel like this applies to you, email us.**
Where To Stay
-Everything is easier for you with a crew. You can camp at the start if you have a crew or some prearranged way of getting back to your car. You cannot leave a car there otherwise. The race is providing transportation to the start from Redding Campground and from finish to Redding for your car. We are not providing transportation back to start at Haw Creek after you have finished. So, keep that in mind when deciding where to stay.
-There are hotels in Clarksville (on I-40) about 30 minutes south of the start
-There are rentals in the area near start
-Ozone campground is at mile 17
-Redding campground is at mile 62. This is our hub for shuttles. Runners without crew will park here and get taken to the start race morning (Friday). They will need to be there at 3:00-3:15am.
Runners who finish at Shores Lake will be taken back to Redding. It's a good spot to camp the night before if you do not have crew. Ozark is about 10 minutes south of Redding on highway 23 and has hotels. Turner Bend and Byrd's also have cabins and campgrounds near Redding. Turner Bend is on highway 23 and Byrd's is on highway 215 (same highway Redding and Indian Creek aid stations are on). There's also a lot of free dispersed camping in the area on forest service land.
-The finish is at Shores Lake Recreation Area in a campground. You can camp at the finish. Nearby is White Rock with a campground and cabins. There are hotels along interstate I-40 in Alma, Van Buren, Fort Smith (also suggested airport to use).
Please see main website for maps
https://www.haremountain100.com/
Maps are being updated.
Sponsors and Partners
US Forest Service
Ozark Highands Trail Association
Trail Sisters
Tailwind Nutrition
Athletic Brewing Company
GU Energy
Squirrel's Nut Butter
Adventure Subaru
Pack Rat Outdoor Center
Aaron Mayo/NEXA Mortgage
Stoolville/Mark McGhee
OHT Shuttle
Dedicated Visual Arts Studio
Event's current local time: 6:12 PM CT
