How hilly is the Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon?
The Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon is described as hilly.
Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run 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.
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Decision summary
Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:48/km
- Typical conditions
- 34/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
9:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 50 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Road
- Scenery
- Riverside, Countryside, Forest, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon route go?
The Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon route starts at Anglers White River Resort / Anglers Restaurant parking lot, Allison, AR (check-in on the front porch of Anglers Restaurant) and finishes at Anglers Restaurant, Allison, AR. Underfoot, expect well-traveled rustic hiking trails with a section of pavement. It passes White River, Sylamore Creek, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Blanchard Springs Recreation Area and Gunner Pool Recreation Area. 50K route: ~14.5 miles of trail plus ~1 mile of pavement each way.
What should runners know on race day for the Sylamore Trail 50K & 25K Run Ultramarathon?
NO DROP BAGS allowed.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Countryside
- Forest
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 3:31:44 (David Riddle)
- Field size
- 2026 race sold out; waitlist available via RunSignup
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 50K: 9 hours, strictly enforced; finish line closes at 4:00 P.M.
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- No qualifier required; standard open trail ultra registration
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- NO DROP BAGS allowed
- Medal
- Finisher pint glass awarded to all finishers
Access and course status
- Start
- Anglers White River Resort / Anglers Restaurant parking lot, Allison, AR (check-in on the front porch of Anglers Restaurant)
- Finish
- Anglers Restaurant, Allison, AR
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Well Traveled rustic hiking trails with a section of pavement
- Landmarks
- White River, Sylamore Creek, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, Gunner Pool Recreation Area, Barkshed Camping Area
- Notable features
- Aid stations approximately five miles apart, stocked with water, Gatorade, soda, and food
- Overall awards for Male and Female winners in both the 50K and 25K
- Two Sylamore Creek water crossings (at approximately 2 miles and again near the turnaround)
- 50K route: ~14.5 miles of trail plus ~1 mile of pavement each way
- starts at Anglers White River Resort and passes through the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area and Barkshed camping area
- 25K route: ~7.25 miles of trail plus ~1 mile of pavement each way near Blanchard Springs Caverns, with Sylamore Creek crossings
What are typical race-day conditions?
- -6°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 34Favourability /100