Full Moon 50K

Perryville, United States • 18-19 Jul 2026

Event Overview

The Full Moon 50K is part of the Full Moon 25k/50k event and serves as the kickoff race for the AURA Ultra Trail Series. The event takes place in Perryville, Arkansas.

Course Details

The course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads. It starts at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp, which is located within the Ouachita National Forest.

Event Features

Proceeds from the event benefit several organizations: the Arkansas Crisis Center, the Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund (which supports a different high school cross country team each year), Faulkner County HAM, and Williams Junction FD.

The event atmosphere is described as laid-back. There are fully stocked aid stations available for participants.

Post-Race

A post-race meal is offered, which includes pancakes and bacon.

Distances

The event offers two distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Full Moon 50K
  • Full Moon 25k

Race information

50 km
Full Moon 50k
25 km
Full Moon 25k
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