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Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon at a glance

Typical conditions
31/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
36 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon?

The Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 290 m.

Where does the Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon route go?

The Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon route starts at Camp Ouachita, Perryville, Arkansas (former Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Lake Sylvia) and finishes at Camp Ouachita, Perryville, Arkansas. Underfoot, expect rugged forest service roads (historic 1930s railroad logging tracks). It passes Lake Sylvia, Lake Winona Vista, Crystal Mountain, Ouachita National Forest and Camp Ouachita. 50K early start 6:00 PM, official start 7:00 PM with mandatory trail briefing.

What should runners know on race day for the Full Moon 25K/50K (Perryville) Ultramarathon?

Well-stocked aid stations on course. Staggered starts: 50K early 6:00 PM, 50K 7:00 PM, 25K 8:00 PM.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Lakeside
  • Historic
  • Mountain

Atmosphere

  • Nighttime
  • Wilderness
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Gravel
  • Road
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Moderate
Source-stated ascent
290 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Both 50K and 25K reached capacity for 2026 with waiting lists

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Minimum age
13+
Sold out
Yes
Qualification status
Non Qualifier trail ultra; part of AURA Ultra Trail Series; open to ages 13 99

Race day logistics

Wave start
staggered starts: 50K early 6:00 PM, 50K 7:00 PM, 25K 8:00 PM
Bag drop
well-stocked aid stations on course

Access and course status

Start
Camp Ouachita, Perryville, Arkansas (former Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Lake Sylvia)
Finish
Camp Ouachita, Perryville, Arkansas

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Rugged forest service roads (historic 1930s railroad logging tracks)
Landmarks
Lake Sylvia, Lake Winona Vista, Crystal Mountain, Ouachita National Forest, Camp Ouachita
Notable features
  • Night race started in the evening and run under the full moon
  • post-race breakfast of pancakes and bacon
  • proceeds benefit local charities including the Arkansas Crisis Center and Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund
  • Nighttime tour of Lake Sylvia, Lake Winona Vista and Crystal Mountain areas of the Ouachita National Forest via rugged forest roads and undulating hills
  • 50K early start 6:00 PM, official start 7:00 PM with mandatory trail briefing
  • 25K official start 8:00 PM with mandatory trail briefing

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 26°CTypical temperature
  • 13 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 31Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.