Devils Den Trail Race

Saturday, October 26, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

West Fork, Arkansas

$32.80–$59.30 · 4 races

5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the thrilling 13th annual Devils Den Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the picturesque West Fork, Washington! This exhilarating event invites trail running enthusiasts of all levels to tackle stunning courses that wind through the recently improved mountain bike and hiking trails along the beautiful Lee Creek in Devils Den State Park. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances, approximately 3, 5, 9, or 13 miles, starting promptly at 10:00 AM from Camping Area A.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer to trail racing, the Devils Den Trail Race promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. With awards presented throughout the day, this event not only offers a chance to challenge yourself but also supports a great cause, as proceeds will benefit the Friends of Devils Den. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenery and invigorating trails—register online by October 23, 2024, and make sure to secure your event t-shirt before October 9! Join us for a day of adventure and fun in the heart of nature!

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Races

Devils Den Trail Race - 3.5 Mile

Incl. $2.80 Fee & 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.

10:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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Devils Den Trail Race - 5 Mile

Incl. $3.10 Fee & 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.

10:00 AM CDT

$38.10

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Devils Den Trail Race - 9 Mile

Incl. $3.40 Fee & 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 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.

10:00 AM CDT

$43.40

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Devils Den Trail Race - Half Marathon ~13 Miles

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

Same course as the 9 mile, but you go South on Devils Racetrack for 2 miles and back to the normal course.

10:00 AM CDT

$59.30

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.