Devils Den Trail Race

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM CDT
West Fork, Arkansas
$30.00–$35.00 · 3 races
5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Devils Den Trail Race on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the stunning landscapes of West Fork, Washington! Celebrating its 13th year, this exciting trail race takes place in the scenic Devils Den State Park, where runners will traverse improved mountain bike and hiking trails along the picturesque Lee Creek. Participants can choose from various distances, including approximately 3, 5, 9, and 13 miles, making it perfect for both seasoned racers and newcomers alike.

All races kick off promptly at 10:00 AM from Camping Area A, so be sure to arrive early to soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Award ceremonies will be held throughout the day, ensuring that every runner feels celebrated for their achievements. With parking available near the creek and across from the Yellow Rock trailhead, convenience is at your fingertips. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy nature, and support a great cause, as proceeds will benefit the Friends of Devils Den. Register online by October 23 or join us on-site and be part of this unforgettable event!

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  • Devils Den Trail Race - 3.5 Mile

    Includes T-Shirt

    All races will start in Camping Area A. The 3 mile course will start by the bathroom and take an immediately left at the gate at the end of the camping area onto the Gold Brick trail. It then turns right onto Devil's Racetrack, connects to the Fossil Flats trail, then crosses the creek on the Outlaw Loop, back to camping area A via the East side of the creek. There are two water crossings, one at the end of Outlaw Loop and one at the very end before returning to the camping area.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • Devils Den Trail Race - 5 Mile

    Includes T-Shirt

    Starting from camping area A, the 5 mile course will start by the bathroom and take an immediately left at the gate at the end of the camping area onto the Gold Brick trail. It then turns right onto Devil's Racetrack, connects to the Fossil Flats trail, then onto Dollar-a-Day. Runners will cross the creek at the end of Dollar-a-Day and come back to the starting point following the Sawmill loop trail along the flats next to the creek. There are two water crossings, one at the end of Sawmill Loop and one at the very end before returning to the camping area.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $35.00

    Entries closed
  • Devils Den Trail Race - 9 Mile

    Includes T-Shirt

    The 9 mile course will start by the bathroom and take an immediately left at the gate at the end of the camping area onto the Gold Brick trail. It then turns right onto Devil's Racetrack, connects to the Fossil Flats trail, then onto Dollar-a-Day. Runners will cross the creek at the end of Dollar-a-Day and head uphill to All You Can Eat, Racer's Hill, We Can Take It, Orville and back to the start via Sawmill Loop. This course may only be 4 additional miles, but there are more hills rocks and hills to climb on this route. it isn't for the novice trail runner. There are two water crossings, one at the end of Sawmill Loop and one at the very end before returning to the camping area.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $35.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

2024 will be the 13th year for the Devils Den Trail Race. The Devils Den Trail Race is a trail run/race at Devils Den State Park directed by Extreme Events, LLC. There are three courses/distances. The routes go over some of the recently improved mountain bike and hiking trails along Lee Creek. All races will start in Camping Area A. These will be updated soon, but should be close to 3, 5, 9 and 13 miles.

PARKING

Parking is available next to the creek across from the Yellow Rock trail trail head, across the bridge and a few places in camping area A.

START TIMES

All races will start promptly at 10:00am (Notice the time change). The awards will occur at 11:00, 12:00 and 1:00, or whenever all runners have returned for that distance. We ask that runners chose the distance that allows them arrive at the finish within 3 hours.

LOCATION

More details on Devils Den State Park are available here: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/devils-den-state-park

REGISTRATION

Online registration end October 23. There will be on-site registration. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after October 9th.

PROCEEDS

Proceeds will be donated to the Friends of Devils Den after expenses are paid.

Location

11333 West Arkansas Hwy 74, West Fork, 72774, AR, United States

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