Cossatot River Trail Run

Cossatot River Trail Run - September 26, 2026

The Cossatot River Trail Run is an endurance trail event organized by Texas Outlaw Running at Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area in Wickes, AR. The event offers two distances and finishes at the state park visitor center.

• 25 miles Marathon
• 12.5 miles Half Marathon

The course follows the River Corridor Trail alongside the Cossatot River and includes both point-to-point and out and back sections. Surfaces are primarily rocky, rooty, grassy and dirt single-track. Elevation gain is listed as approximately 4000 feet for the marathon and 2000 feet for the half marathon. Historic average temperatures for the date are reported near 51 to 72 degrees.

Support and logistics include aid stations with food and hydration, course marking and event volunteers. The half marathon uses a shuttle from the visitor center to the start at Bushy Creek Recreation Area. The marathon has an eight hour cutoff. Organizers do not provide disposable cups, so participants should bring their own water-carrying system.

Event gear and awards noted in the event information include a soft tee (order by September 5 to guarantee size), finisher medals for both distances, first place awards for male and female divisions, and a Dead Freakin Last award for the marathon. Additional details such as course maps, aid station locations and event policies are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.