Spirit Of Syllamo

Spirit of Syllamo : Norfork, Arkansas

Spirit of Syllamo and the Quirky Turkey are ultra endurance trail races held in the Sylamore Ranger District of the Ozark St. Francis National Forest, with start and finish at Misty Mornings Arkansas Cabins and RV Sites in Norfork, AR.

Distances:

• 100 miles
• 38 miles

The 100 mile course includes about 31 miles of the Ozark Highlands Trail and portions of the North Sylamore Creek Trail. The 38 mile course includes about 18 miles of the Ozark Highlands Trail. Terrain is rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested, with highly variable single and double track and dozens of creek crossings; most crossings are shallow, though the 100 mile has three larger crossings and the 38 mile may have one when recent rain occurred.

Expect significant elevation change, commonly recorded around 175 feet of gain per mile and often feeling like 200 or more feet per mile. The course starts near 390 feet above sea level and reaches roughly 1,500 feet at the highest point.

Aid stations follow a standard menu offering electrolyte drinks, water, ginger ale, cola, cooked and solid foods, and basic first aid; organizers do not supply NSAIDs. Cutoffs are specified for each distance, and course marking uses ribbons and prominent signs at problem turns. Drop bags must be carry-on size, labeled, and may be transported to multiple locations. Crew and pacing rules apply for the 100 mile distance; see event materials for details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.