TORNADO UPDATE
On March 18th, 2025, a tornado destroyed significant portions of the trail system. A few weeks later, severe flooding added even more damage. The 2025 routes have been significantly modified.
The venue is new as well as the routes.
Go to our website and download our Runner's Packet!
13.1 Runners - This distance option will become a 9ish mile route. It will be a classic ascent and descent style race from the White River to the top of Matney Knob via the Ozark Highlands Trail. This is our local training route and our favorite "go-to" route.
Website and Contact
www.syllamoevents.com
syllamoevents@gmail.com
Our website is PACKED full of info. If you can't find the info here, please check our website. If we forgot something, we're happy to answer questions and make updates.
Spirit of Syllamo
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit - the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful.
-Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher
Distances
100 Miles
35 Miles
13.1 Miles will be 9 miles for 2025
(Note - we measure distances in "ishes")
Lodging
Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish.
Terrain
Highly maintained singletrack trails that are rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested. There’s lots of water crossings. Depending on rain, creeks could be completely dry or waist deep. Safety will always be considered. In a single mile, runners may cross a creek, climb a mountain, traverse boulders, and flow through smooth trail.
Aid
Aid stations for this event can range from 5 to 13+ miles apart. It offers both relief and requires strategy by the runners as they are not spaced evenly apart.
Standard Syllamo Events Menu:
Hydration: Electrolyte mix, ginger ale, Coca-Cola, and water
Sports Nutrition: various gels or chews
Solid Foods: Sandwiches, fruit, pickles, chips, candy (hard and/or chocolate)
Cooked/Warm Foods: Commonly prepared by our wonderful volunteers
We do not supply NSAIDS or other pain relievers.
All aid stations will have basic first aid.
Swag, Post Race, and Awards
Standard Syllamo Events Swag includes a race shirt, stickers, and some giveaways from sponsors. Every event offers hats and other items available for purchase.
All Syllamo Events offer a lively, family friendly atmosphere with food, music, and activities. Meals are provided for all runners and extra meals are available for family/friends.
Spirit of Syllamo awards are custom made and substantial.
35 mile finishers receive a laser engraved award.
100 mile finisher receive a large laser engraved award and belt buckle.
Both distances receive a finishers magnet.
Should you DNF, you earn a glittery DNF bumper sticker. No judgements if you aspire to earn one, but maybe some side eye.
Runners Packet
Our website offers a downloadable runners packet with tons of info for either race.
Event's current local time: 2:54 AM CT
