Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon
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Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon
The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon is a trail running event held in Big Fork with a marathon distance and a separate 17 mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. The 2027 edition is scheduled for January 9, 2027. Historically the event operated as a donation only race; beginning with 2027 the event will use a traditional registration fee to support race planning and participant management.
Registration is required and field size is limited to 225 runners. The event organizers ask runners to unregister at least two weeks before race day if plans change. A wait list is used when the event reaches capacity; many spots can open within the last two to three weeks before race day. Volunteers are offered priority for future entries.
All race proceeds will be donated to the Big Fork Community Center and to the Ouachita Amateur Radio Association, whose volunteers support safety on course. In an effort to reduce waste the event will operate cupless aid stations, and the post race party will also be cupless. The event provides course information, aid station and cutoff details, and a schedule of events via its published race materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
