Hare Mountain 100

Hare Mountain 100

The Hare Mountain 100 is a 100 mile, point to point endurance run on the Ozark Highlands Trail in the Boston Mountain segment of northwest Arkansas. The 2026 race is set for October 23, starting from Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area. The course uses approximately 100 miles of the most rugged sections of the trail, including Hare Mountain, the OHT high point at approximately 2,400 feet. Measured elevation gain for the course ranges from about 20,000 to 24,400 feet. Runners are given 38 hours to complete the 100 mile distance; if a runner departs the Salt Fork aid station before its cutoff but finishes after 38 hours, they will be recorded as an official finisher and receive the buckle.

Trail conditions are remote and rocky, with steep climbs, several creek crossings, waterfalls, bluffs, sandstone outcrops, and varied hardwood, cedar and pine forest. The trail is marked with white blazes on the main trail and blue blazes on spur trails, but navigation errors are possible; a satellite GPS tracker and the course GPX on a phone are required for the 100. Trackers may be owned, borrowed, or rented from Maprogress and will be checked at check in. Aid stations include stretches up to about 12 miles between some major stations. The event is cupless; reusable cups are provided at the start when needed. All distances are UTMB Index races and the event allows runners to improve their performance score.

Distances:

• 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail.
• 50 mile out and back from Shores Lake, about 12,000 feet gain.
• 50k out and back from Shores Lake, over 7,000 feet gain.
• 25k loop at Shores Lake, about 3,500 feet gain.
• White Rock Ascent - 1.8 miles, about 1,300 feet gain.

Camping and lodging options include Shores Lake campground (first come, first served), national forest camping, cabins near White Rock, and hotels in Alma. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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