The HM100 is November 1, 2024-7:00AM at Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area.
This run is extremely difficult. The Ozark Highland's Trail is a national scenic trail marked with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for spurs. Do not count on flagging. It will be minimal if any. We are going to add more blazes and reflective tape to those blazes. Please do not register for this race if you are not comfortable being self sufficient and comfortable with navigation. Sometimes trees with markers fall and sometimes the fog is so thick you cannot see your hands. Gaia is highly recommended.
No one finished the full, original course the inaugural running October 2023.
The Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point 100 mile run, that incorporates 2 scenic loops, along the Ozark Highlands Trail in the Northwestern part of Arkansas across the Boston Mountain segment. Hare Mountain is the highest point on the OHT at nearly 2400 feet. This segment covers 164 miles of rocky, steep and rugged forest with several creek crossings, incredible fall colors, waterfalls, bluffs and beautiful sandstone outcrops. I'm utilizing 100 miles of the most difficult sections of this segment.
In 2023 I offered a 100k and 50 mile at the same time as the 100. The 100k will now be at a different time. The 50 mile is the second half of the course and starts at Indian Creek TH on Saturday morning at 6am. It has a 16 hour cutoff.
To run the 100 It is highly recommended that you have completed at least a 50 mile race on trail with at least 5000 feet of vertical gain. This run will be extremely difficult. Measurements taken by GPS and topographic mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-22,000 feet. Runners will have 38 hours to complete the 100 mile run.
Runners will have the option when signing up to donate to the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.
This is a grassroots endurance run presented by Wilderness Endurance. Wilderness Endurance is owned by Stephanie Turner. I have spent a lot of time on the Ozark Highland's Trail over the years. It's a special place to me. So I intend to keep this race "old school" never exceeding 150 runners. I want for this race to become a family of runners. I want for it to be about the trail, comradery, pushing yourself, and the environment. The vibe will always be laid back, inclusive and fun.
I think it's important for humans to have a fellowship of people to recreate with in the outdoors for better mental health. A safe place to challenge themselves without judgement or competition. It's about you having a really good time in the woods and making new friends.

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