Wild Hope Trail Race

Gurdon, United States • 11 Jul 2026

Wild Hope Trail Race - White Oak Lake State Park

Wild Hope Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Bluff City, Arkansas at White Oak Lake State Park. The course runs through bottomland hardwood and pine forest, sandy singletrack, and along the rolling shoreline of the lake.

The event offers multiple trail distances, including a half marathon with a ruck division where participants carry weight. The setting includes technical sections and smoother stretches along the lakeshore. Organizers note July conditions in southwest Arkansas are hot and humid, which can affect effort and pacing.

Distances:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run (kids and families)
  • 5K Trail Run
  • 10K Trail Run
  • Half Marathon Trail Run
  • Half Marathon Ruck Division (participants carry weight)

Proceeds from the event are directed to church planting and tabernacle construction projects in West Africa. The description of the course and the stated purpose provide context for the event and its fundraising goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (ruck)
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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