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Arkansas Traveller 100
Race Details:
- Location: Perryville, AR, United States
- Race Date: 10/04/2026
- Race Distances: 100 Mile, Ultra Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Western States 100: Yes
UTMB Index: No
Arkansas Traveller 100 Description
The Arkansas Traveller 100 sends runners across 100 miles of the Ouachita Mountains near Perryville, Arkansas each October: a 17-mile figure-eight opening loop followed by an 83-mile out-and-back deep into the National Forest. One of the longest-running 100-milers in the country, it’s built a reputation as a welcoming, well-organized first hundred for runners stepping up from 50-milers, with rolling forest trails, well-stocked aid stations, and a course that rewards steady pacing over technical toughness. It’s also a Western States 100 qualifier.
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Arkansas Traveller 100 Additional Details:
Runners tackle a course that blends smooth forest doubletrack with rockier single-track sections through the Ouachita National Forest, with aid stations spaced closely enough to make drop-bag planning simple even for first-time hundred-mile finishers. Cool October nights follow warm, sometimes humid afternoons, so layering matters more than raw climbing ability here. The race has built a loyal following for its community feel: veteran pacers, generous cutoffs relative to the terrain, and a finish-line atmosphere that treats every finisher, fast or slow, like a big deal. It’s a proven stepping-stone race for runners eyeing their first Western States qualifier.
Course Information
Profile: Hilly
Type: Mostly Out and Back
Surface: Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: 30 hours
# of Finishers
57% out of 100 to 200 entrants
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 12,000 ft
Elevation Loss: 12,000 ft
Average Temperature
- Low: 53°F
- High: 75°F
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