Cossatot River Trail Run
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Cossatot River Trail Run
Cossatot River Trail Run is held in Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area in Wickes, AR on the River Corridor Trail. The event uses single-track trails with rocky, rooty, grassy and dirt surfaces and passes through hilly terrain.
Distances offered include:
- 10K
- Half Marathon : 12.5 miles
- Marathon : 25 miles
Elevation gain is listed as about 2000 ft for the half marathon and about 4000 ft for the marathon. Historic average temperatures for the event period range from 51 to 72 degrees.
Aid and support are provided on course. Aid station offerings include hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice at several locations; separate water-only stations are also listed. Crew access is allowed at all aid and water stations. Drop bags for marathon runners are available at the Brushy aid station at the mile 12 turnaround. The half marathon uses a shuttle from the Visitor Center to the Bushy Creek start; the marathon does not use a shuttle. A headlamp is required for the marathon and a handheld water bottle or hydration vest is required for all participants.
Event merchandise and awards include a race t-shirt, a finisher medal, first place awards by gender for each distance, and a dead freakin last award for the marathon. Volunteers support race operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.