Lake Murray Endurance Run
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About the race
The Lake Murray Endurance Run is a set of trail races held annually in late October at Lake Murray State Park near Ardmore, Oklahoma. Races start and finish at Tipps Point Campground within the park.
Distances offered include:
- 5 Mile
- 25K
- 50K
- 100K
- 100 Mile
Lake Murray State Park covers about 12,500 acres of forested rolling hills with over 30 miles of trail. Course terrain ranges from simple and flat sections to moderately difficult stretches with rocks and roots. The 100 mile course has roughly 7,200 to 7,300 feet of elevation gain.
This is a cupless race; participants must carry their own hydration device. Aid stations are spaced between about 4.7 and 6.7 miles and provide water, Gatorade, and food items such as fruit, sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The 5 mile event does not have an aid station.
Drop bags are encouraged only for the 100 mile and 100K and are allowed at the Start/Finish and at the Buzzards Roost aid station. Time limits apply: runners have 32 hours for the 100 mile and 27 hours for the 100K. Pacers are permitted for the 100 mile at mile 53 or after dark and for the 100K at mile 40.3 or after dark; pacer exchanges are at Tipps Point or Buzzards Roost and pacers must be registered.
Finish recognitions include buckles for 100 mile and 100K finishers and medals for the 50K, 25K, and 5 mile events. All participants receive a race shirt if registered in time; shirts are guaranteed for registrations at least 14 days before the event. Lodging and camping options are available inside Lake Murray State Park, including a lodge, cabins, RV sites, and tent camping. Car and tent camping at the event is available for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
