Cotter Bridge Ultra

Cotter Bridge Ultra

Cotter Bridge Ultra is a timed running event held in Cotter, Arkansas. The event offers multiple time-based race options, including 1 Hour, 3 Hours, 6 Hours, and 12 Hours. Distances associated with the main timed options are:

• 3 Hours = 12.5 Miles
• 6 Hours = 25 Miles
• 12 Hours = 50 Miles

Format

The event uses repeated laps of 4.1667 miles. Runners must complete each lap within 59 minutes and 59 seconds; laps repeat on an hourly cycle. In the 3-hour race, finish places are based on the recorded finish times within that window. Runners in the 6- and 12-hour events continue until their respective time limits.

Venue and course

The venue is Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas, located near the White River. The lap course is a 2.08-mile out-and-back that totals each 4.1667-mile circuit. The surface is mostly fine gravel, about 8 to 10 feet wide, and is described as mostly flat with no turns that could cause navigation issues. The park includes amenities such as fishing, swimming, a rope swing, and a playground.

Swag and awards

Participant items include a race shirt, stickers, and sponsor giveaways; hats and other items are available for purchase. Meals are provided for runners, with extra meals available for guests. Awards are custom made and vary by year and time/distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.