RACE THE BASE TRAIL RUN RETURNS TO PINNACLE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK THIS FALL!

Introducing the Race the Base Monumental Half Marathon
New for 2026, runners can take on a trail half marathon that showcases the best of Pinnacle Mountain State Park, including sections of the Monument Trail system. This challenging and scenic course weaves together rugged single track, rolling climbs, and signature Monument Trail features, offering experienced trail runners a longer, tougher test while maintaining the natural beauty and technical character the park is known for.

The Half Marathon delivers everything trail runners love about Pinnacle elevation, variety, and stunning Ozark foothill scenery making it the perfect complement to the classic Race the Base experience.

THE ORIGINAL RACE THE BASE (4 MILES)
Featuring the iconic Base Trail, a scenic loop that encircles Pinnacle Mountain just west of Little Rock, firsttime participants can expect a moderately challenging trail run through shaded hardwood forest surrounding one of Arkansas most prominent natural landmarks.

The race begins on gravel, transitions to paved trail, and finishes with 2.75 miles of technical single track with a little surprise thrown in toward the end. Known as Joes Revenge, participants compete for new King and Queen of the Mountain awards, given to the fastest runners up a brutal forest road that climbs roughly 200 feet in just onethird of a mile.

From there, its all downhill (literally), as racers vie for their chance to win a rock unique, handpainted trophies awarded to the top three male and female finishers in overall and agegroup categories.


Costumes, Kids, and Community Fun
This years Race the Base coincides with National Trick or Treat Day (the last Saturday of October), and participants are encouraged to race in costume. Crowd favorites will receive something appropriately silly during postrace festivities.

Also returning is the Kingfisher Kids Run, a free, 3/4 mile run on the paved Kingfisher Trail beginning around 10:00 a.m.

Open to kids 12 and under
No fee, no frills just fun
Parents are welcome to run, walk, or stroll alongside their kids

Race Production & Atmosphere
After a decade of production by Partners for Pinnacle, a nonprofit supporting Pinnacle Mountain State Park, the race is now produced by Ozark Foundation (beginning in 2025). Participants can expect the same familyfriendly atmosphere and highquality race experience that has made Race the Base a community favorite for over ten years.

Race Day Details
Location / Parking / Start Line:
Stuckey Field at Barrett Rd & HWY 300, directly across from Pinnacle Mountain State Park
9600 AR300, Roland, AR 72135

Start Times:

Race the Base 4Miler & Half Marathon: 10:00 a.m.
Kingfisher Kids Run: 9:00 a.m.

Awards
Awards are three deep for:

Overall Male & Female
Age group awards by gender:Under 19
2029
3039
4049
5059
60+

Registration & Packet Pickup for Monumental Half
Field limit: 250 runners (across race distances)
Online registration: $65 before midnight on October 31, 2026 Includes commemorative technical tshirt and postrace refreshments
Race day registration: $70 (only if the race is not already full)

Registration & Packet Pickup for 4 Mile Classic
Online registration: $45 before midnight on October 31, 2026 Includes commemorative technical tshirt and postrace refreshments
Race day registration: $50 (only if the race is not already full)

PreRace Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 30 | 4:00 6:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet
11525 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212

Race Day CheckIn:
Begins at 8:00 a.m. at Stuckey Field