Loop the Lake
- Date Sat 1st February 2025
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Mount Ida, Arkansas
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure at the Loop the Lake event on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, in beautiful Mt. Ida, Montgomery! This exciting race offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOVIT) while promoting a love for our natural paradise. Registration and check-in will kick off at 10 AM, with the race starting promptly at 11 AM.
Participants can choose between two fantastic race distances: a scenic 2-mile route to the Homestead Trailhead or continue on for an additional 3 miles to Denby Point Trailhead. With a picturesque single-track footpath and an aid station stocked with refreshments, this event is perfect for runners and walkers alike. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to enjoy a day in nature, Loop the Lake promises a fun-filled experience just 25 miles west of Hot Springs. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of the great outdoors!
Participants can choose between two fantastic race distances: a scenic 2-mile route to the Homestead Trailhead or continue on for an additional 3 miles to Denby Point Trailhead. With a picturesque single-track footpath and an aid station stocked with refreshments, this event is perfect for runners and walkers alike. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to enjoy a day in nature, Loop the Lake promises a fun-filled experience just 25 miles west of Hot Springs. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce presents a wonderful opportunity to Love Our Outdoor Paradise! February 1st registration/check in will begin at 10am and the race will begin at 11am. We have reserved February 8th, as a backup date, in case the weather prevents the event on the 1st.
A day of running/walking beginning at the Tompkins Bend Trailhead of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOVIT) and end at the playground area. There will be one stopping point- Homestead Trailhead-that is a takeout point with a parking area between the Tompkins Bend and Denby Point trailheads, which is 2 miles, or you can continue on to Denby Point Trailhead, an additional 3 miles. The area is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is OLD HWY 270. Look for signs posted for the run. Registration will be set up 500 ft down OLD HWY 270, at the pavilion. Parking will be at that location and along the road.
* The course will be on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, a single track foot path. This contains no significant creek crossings.
* Aid: There will be an aid station set up along the trail; they will have water, along with other goodies. Drop bag service will be available.
* If you are tackling the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail 100K/100M race, this could be a moment for you to enjoy part of the trail before the BIG Event!
Call the Mount Ida Area Chamber at 870-867-2723 or text Shona Stroud at 870-635-2775 for more information.
A day of running/walking beginning at the Tompkins Bend Trailhead of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOVIT) and end at the playground area. There will be one stopping point- Homestead Trailhead-that is a takeout point with a parking area between the Tompkins Bend and Denby Point trailheads, which is 2 miles, or you can continue on to Denby Point Trailhead, an additional 3 miles. The area is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is OLD HWY 270. Look for signs posted for the run. Registration will be set up 500 ft down OLD HWY 270, at the pavilion. Parking will be at that location and along the road.
* The course will be on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, a single track foot path. This contains no significant creek crossings.
* Aid: There will be an aid station set up along the trail; they will have water, along with other goodies. Drop bag service will be available.
* If you are tackling the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail 100K/100M race, this could be a moment for you to enjoy part of the trail before the BIG Event!
Call the Mount Ida Area Chamber at 870-867-2723 or text Shona Stroud at 870-635-2775 for more information.
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