Pumpkin Holler 100-Mile
Tahlequah, United States • 17-18 Oct 2026
Event overview
The Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd is an annual running event held October 17-18, 2026, in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The event offers multiple race distances:
- 100 miles
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
- 10+ miles
A gravel bike event called the Gravel Smasher is held on the second day with 30, 60, or 70 mile options. The Gravel Smasher follows parts of the Pumpkin Holler course and shares roads with runners on their final loop. The event supports the charity Activate Oklahoma.
Course, logistics and facilities
The course runs near the Illinois River and the J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve and uses gravel roads. The route includes hills and long downhills. Organizers provide frequent aid stations staffed mainly by experienced ultra-runners and volunteers. The start/finish area and event base are at Eagle Bluff Resort near Tahlequah, which offers parking, showers, restroom facilities, and tent and RV camping options with upgraded hookups. Drop bag handling, packet pickup locations, on-site registration, and a schedule of event activities are organized around the Eagle Bluff Resort area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.