Outlast Arkansas

OUTLAST Arkansas (Higden, AR)

OUTLAST Arkansas is a trail endurance event held on April 3, 2027, at 1345 AR-337, Higden, AR 72067. The event offers two timed challenges that require repeating a 5K loop every hour; each lap must be finished within the hour to continue.

Available distances:

• 6 Hour Challenge - 18 Miles
• Outlast ULTRA 12 Hour Challenge - 36 Miles

Runners complete one 5K lap at the top of each hour. If a lap is finished early, the runner rests until the next hour. Missing a required lap removes the runner from further competition. Completing all six or all twelve laps earns the event medals and full ranking.

Courses are trail based with natural surfaces, elevation changes, and occasional pavement or gravel. Aid is provided at the basecamp or loop start with water, basic hydration, and snacks; this is a cupless event so participants should bring their own bottle or hydration system. Participants may set up a personal tent or aid station at the site.

Recognition is tiered by laps completed: patches for four and five laps, a premium 6-inch medal for six laps, and a premium 12-inch medal for twelve laps. All participants receive a premium OUTLAST tee. Top male and female combined times earn local awards and placement on a national leaderboard. The fastest runner across all OUTLAST 6 hour events receives a $1,000 national prize. Selected city champions gain entry to an Outlast Championship on December 4, 2027, with prize money for top finishers.

Registration windows and fees vary by event; registration opens on 2026-04-16 for the 6 hour event and opened on 2025-10-06 for the 12 hour event, with registration closing on 2026-12-15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.