Three Days Of Syllamo
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Event
Three Days of Syllamo is a three-day ultrarunning stage race held at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area in Fifty-Six, AR. Runners may enter one, two, or all three stages. The event’s stage distances are:
- Day One - 50K
- Day Two - 50 Mile
- Day Three - 20K
The collective distance is about 94 miles. Stage entries are limited to 125; total entries are limited to 250. Meals are provided to runners after each race. Finishers of all three days receive a commemorative "Rock." Awards are given for Overall and Masters, and all stage finishers receive a custom finisher award.
Course and logistics
Courses are held almost entirely on singletrack trail and change every year. Terrain is rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested, with multiple creek crossings, vistas, and varied trail surfaces. Average climb ranges roughly 130 to 175 feet per mile, with some sections exceeding 200 feet per mile; high and low points are about 1,400 ft and 300 ft above sea level.
Aid stations are typically spaced about 4 to 9 miles apart and offer electrolyte mix, soda, water, gels/chews, sandwiches, fruit, and other solid foods; no NSAIDs are provided. Runners must bring their own cup or water bottle. Cutoffs are enforced at aid stations: Day One - 10 hours, Day Two - 14 hours, Day Three - 6 hours. Pacers are allowed on the 50 mile stage (one pacer at a time). Group camping is available on site under US Forest Service rules; heated restrooms and showers are normally available. Course flagging is provided but runners can go off course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.