50K Course
The 50K has been redesigned for 2026. The entire 50K route spans from Lagoon Rd. to Take It Easy Resort. We like to think of the course in terms of phases.
Strava 50K course with downloadable GPX HERE
Phase 1: Most of the 7k loop - The 7K course to Robinson Point Bluff, over the bluff and several miles to Lagoon Rd's turn-around (Aid Station A) and back almost to Rocking Chair.
Phase 2: Past Rocking Chair
(Aid Station B) and out to Panther Bay Pavilion (Aid Station C.1)
Phase 3: Across the 101 Bridge, northbound to the Take It Easy turn-around (Aid Station D)
Phase 4: Southbound and back over the 101 Bridge to Panther Bay (Aid Station C.2)
Phase 5: Panther Bay back to Rocking Chair Resort.
There is over 5,000 feet in elevation gain along the 50K.
Strava 50K course with downloadable GPX HERE
Phase 1: Most of the 7k loop - The 7K course to Robinson Point Bluff, over the bluff and several miles to Lagoon Rd's turn-around (Aid Station A) and back almost to Rocking Chair.
Phase 2: Past Rocking Chair
(Aid Station B) and out to Panther Bay Pavilion (Aid Station C.1)
Phase 3: Across the 101 Bridge, northbound to the Take It Easy turn-around (Aid Station D)
Phase 4: Southbound and back over the 101 Bridge to Panther Bay (Aid Station C.2)
Phase 5: Panther Bay back to Rocking Chair Resort.
There is over 5,000 feet in elevation gain along the 50K.
Aid Stations - 50K
Aid Station A: Lagoon Rd., Miles 6.5 & 7 - Moderately Stocked
Aid Station B: Rocking Chair Intersection, Mile 12 - Moderately Stocked
Aid Station C: Panther Bay Pavilion, Miles 19 & 25.5 - Fully Stocked + Drop Bag
Aid Station D: Take It Easy, Mile 22 - Moderately Stocked
Aid Station B: Rocking Chair Intersection, Mile 12 - Moderately Stocked
Aid Station C: Panther Bay Pavilion, Miles 19 & 25.5 - Fully Stocked + Drop Bag
Aid Station D: Take It Easy, Mile 22 - Moderately Stocked
25K Course
The 25K course is the complete 7K plus an out-and-back trip to Panther Bay Pavilion. There is over 2,500 feet in elevation gain along the 25K.
Aid Stations - 25K
Aid Station B: Rocking Chair Intersection, Mile 10 - Moderately Stocked
Aid Station C: Panther Bay Pavilion, Miles 19 & 25.5 - Fully Stocked + Drop Bag
Aid Station C: Panther Bay Pavilion, Miles 19 & 25.5 - Fully Stocked + Drop Bag
7K Course
The 7K course leaves Rocking Chair Resort, through Robinson Point Park, and up to Robinson Point Bluff. The return trip is not out and back, but makes two sort of circles as it brings you back to Rocking Chair. Sorry, but no aid stations on the 7K course. There is 715 feet in elevation gain in the 7K.
Schedule
Friday / Eve of the race @ Rocking Chair Resort
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Packet pickup for all races
Saturday / Race Day @ Rocking Chair Resort
7:00 to 7:45 a.m. - Packet pickup for all races
7:45 a.m. - Lineup for 50K
7:45 to 7:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
8:00 a.m. - 50K Start
8:15 to 8:45 a.m. - Packet pick up for 25K & 7K
8:45 am - Lineup for 25K
8:45 to 8:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
9:00 a.m. - 25K Start
9:15 to 9:45 a.m. - Packet pick up for 7K
9:45 a.m. - Lineup for 7K
9:45 to 9:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
10:00 a.m. - 7K Start
12:00 p.m. – Post Race Meal begins
1:00 p.m. – Mellow Mountain Band
Awards: Depends on who finishes when. Likely, 25K and 7K will be 11:30 to 12:00, 50K…that depends on how the day unfolds.
Cutoff times for 50K
Overall cutoff time of 5:00 p.m. (9 hours)
All check point times assume an average pace of 16:40 minutes/mile.
Runners not making it through check points at the noted time will be pulled from the course and escorted to the start/finish at Rocking Chair Resort.
Rocking Chair Resort
278 CR 763
Mountain Home, AR 72653
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Packet pickup for all races
Saturday / Race Day @ Rocking Chair Resort
7:00 to 7:45 a.m. - Packet pickup for all races
7:45 a.m. - Lineup for 50K
7:45 to 7:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
8:00 a.m. - 50K Start
8:15 to 8:45 a.m. - Packet pick up for 25K & 7K
8:45 am - Lineup for 25K
8:45 to 8:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
9:00 a.m. - 25K Start
9:15 to 9:45 a.m. - Packet pick up for 7K
9:45 a.m. - Lineup for 7K
9:45 to 9:59 a.m. – National Anthem & last minute announcements
10:00 a.m. - 7K Start
12:00 p.m. – Post Race Meal begins
1:00 p.m. – Mellow Mountain Band
Awards: Depends on who finishes when. Likely, 25K and 7K will be 11:30 to 12:00, 50K…that depends on how the day unfolds.
Cutoff times for 50K
Overall cutoff time of 5:00 p.m. (9 hours)
All check point times assume an average pace of 16:40 minutes/mile.
Runners not making it through check points at the noted time will be pulled from the course and escorted to the start/finish at Rocking Chair Resort.
- Mile 18.25 | 50K turnaround: 1:00 p.m.
- Mile 26.25 | Panther Bay Pavilion: 3:30 p.m.
- Mile 31.00 | Finish @ Rocking Chair Resort: 5:00 p.m.
Rocking Chair Resort
278 CR 763
Mountain Home, AR 72653
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