Cossatot River Trail Run

Event details

The Cossatot River Trail Run takes place at Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area in Wickes, AR. The event offers these distances:

• 12.5 miles (listed as "Half Marathon")
• 25 miles (listed as "Marathon")

The course follows the River Corridor Trail on rocky, rooty, grassy and dirt single-track trails. Elevation gain is listed as about 2000 ft for the half and about 4000 ft for the marathon. Historic average temperatures for the event period are given as 51 to 72 degrees.

Logistics and services

The half marathon start is reached by shuttle from the park Visitor Center to Bushy Creek Recreation Area; the marathon does not have a shuttle. All participants park and finish at the Visitor Center. Packet pickup is available at the Visitor Center on race day. The marathon has an 8-hour cutoff. Participants who drop early must notify the race director at the start or finish. No-cup policy is in effect; runners should carry a handheld water bottle or hydration vest. A headlamp is required for marathon starters. Crew access is allowed at aid and water stations. Drop bags for the marathon are available at the Brushy aid station (mile 12 turn around).

Aid stations provide water, electrolytes, snacks, hot and cold foods, pickle juice and ice at specified mile locations. Event gear and awards include a race tee, finisher medal, top three male and female awards for each distance, and a last-place award for the marathon. No littering is allowed; disqualification may occur. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.