Cossatot River Trail Run
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Event overview
The Cossatot River Trail Run takes place on September 26, 2026, at Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area in Wickes, Arkansas. The event offers two trail distances: a 12.5-mile half marathon and a 25-mile marathon. Registration is open and race-day packet pickup is handled at the park Visitor Center. The event finishes at the Visitor Center.
Course, logistics and services
- 12.5 miles
- 25 miles
The course follows the River Corridor Trail on rocky, rooty, grassy and dirt single-track. Elevation gain is listed as about 2000 ft for the half and 4000 ft for the marathon. The half marathon is point-to-point with a shuttle from the Visitor Center to Bushy Creek for the start; the marathon does not use a shuttle. The event enforces a course cutoff of 8 hours for the marathon.
Mandatory and recommended logistics include bringing a handheld water bottle or hydration vest because this is a no-cup race. A headlamp is required for the marathon start. Crew access is allowed at aid and water stations. Drop bags for the marathon are available at the Brushy aid station near the mile-12 turnaround.
Aid stations provide water or a combination of hot/cold foods, snacks, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice at multiple mile points for each distance.
Awards and participant items
Participants receive a race tee (order deadlines apply) and a finisher medal. Awards include 1st through 3rd place for male and female in each distance and a "Dead Freakin' Last" award for the marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.