Hare Mountain 100
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Hare Mountain 100
The Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point, 100 mile endurance run held on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwestern Arkansas across the Boston Mountain segment. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 23 at Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area. The course uses 100 miles of a 164 mile segment that includes Hare Mountain, the highest point on the trail at about 2400 feet.
The route runs through rocky, steep hardwood, cedar and pine forests and includes creek crossings, waterfalls, bluffs and sandstone outcrops with notable fall colors and wildlife. Measured elevation gain is between 20,000 and 24,400 feet depending on device. The event incorporates two scenic spur loops and is classified as an advanced level endurance event.
Runners must be self sufficient for long sections, able to navigate using trail blazes and signs, and carry extra safety gear. A satellite GPS tracker and a course GPX file on a phone are required for the 100 mile race; trackers are checked at check in and may be rented or borrowed from Maprogress. Some major aid stations are about 12 miles apart at most, with shorter gaps elsewhere. The race allows 38 hours to complete the course; runners who depart the last aid station by its cutoff but arrive at the finish after 38 hours still receive an official finish and buckle. The event is cupless; reusable cups are provided at the start if needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
