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Race the Base Trail Run

Name: Race the Base Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Roland

Roland, United States • 31 Oct 2026

Race the Base Trail Run : Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Race the Base Trail Run takes place on October 31, 2026 at Pinnacle Mountain State Park Day Use Area, Stuckey Field at Barrett Rd and HWY 300, Roland AR. The event features multiple trail distances that use the Base Trail and sections of the Monument Trail system.

The course for the Monumental Half Marathon follows the base of Pinnacle Mountain and Monument Trails and includes rugged single track, rolling climbs, and technical trail features. The 4 mile loop follows the Base Trail, starts on gravel, moves to paved trail, and finishes with about 2.75 miles of technical single track that includes a steep climb known as Joe's Revenge that rises roughly 200 feet in one third of a mile.

Additional event details:

13 Miles Monumental Half Marathon using Base and Monument Trails
4 Miles Race the Base loop with technical single track finish
Kids run about three quarters of a mile on the paved Kingfisher Trail

Field entries are limited to 250 runners across distances. Online registration includes a commemorative technical t shirt and post race refreshments. Awards are three deep for overall male and female, plus age group awards in the listed brackets, and hand painted "rock" trophies for top finishers. The event coincides with National Trick or Treat Day and includes costume friendly activities. Race production is managed by Ozark Foundation beginning in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arkansas Roland

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Race the Base Monumental Half Marathon

4 mi

Race the Base 4 Mile Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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