Pumpkin Holler 100-Mile
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Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd
The sixteenth annual Pumpkin Holler event is set for October 17, 2026, at the J.T. Nickel Preserve near Tahlequah, Oklahoma in Cherokee County. The event offers multiple distances on a course that runs alongside the Illinois River and passes near the Nichols Wildlife Preserve and a small community called Pumpkin Holler.
Distances
- 100 miles
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
- 10 Mile
The J.T. Nickel Preserve is a 17,000 acre protected area in the Ozark region. The landscape rests in the Cookson Hills and includes spring fed creeks, steep slopes, narrow valleys, oak hickory forest, pine woodland, savanna, shrub land, and prairie. The course uses gravel country roads with a few climbs and tree covered trail sections that show fall foliage in October.
Organizers note newly designed belt buckles and finishers medals intended to reflect local history. Aid stations are staffed by experienced ultra runners who provide food, basic care, and station support. Detailed information about aid stations and volunteers is listed on the event aid page. Registration closes on Tuesday, October 13 at 11 59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
