HARE MOUNTAIN 100

ABOUT

The HM100 is October 24th, 2025-5:00AM at Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area.
"Ever dumb thing I ever done in my life there was a decision I made before that got me into it. It was never the dumb thing. It was always some choice I'd made before it."-- John Grady Cole-All the Pretty Horses
The Hare Mountain 100 is a graduate level run. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between.
Please do not sign up if you are not comfortable with:
-being self sufficient
-limited extra marking beyond trail blazes and wooden trail signs
-navigation
-carrying a little extra gear for your safety.
-long distances between major aid stations
A GPS tracking device with the course GPX downloaded is a requirement. It will be checked during check-in to make sure you have it. While the trail is marked very well with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for the spurs, turns can be missed. Sometimes trees fall where the trail turns. Sometimes the tree with the blaze falls. Sometimes leaves cover the trail. Sometimes it's foggy. It's the wilderness. It's a raw and incredible experience. Be confident you can stay/get back on course.
This is a point-to-point 100 mile adventure run that incorporates 2 scenic spur loops along the Ozark Highlands Trail. It is located in the Northwestern part of Arkansas across the Boston Mountain segment.
Hare Mountain is the highest point on the OHT at ~2400 feet. This segment covers 164 miles of rocky, steep and rugged hardwood and pine forests. There are several creek crossings, incredible fall colors, waterfalls, bluffs and beautiful sandstone outcrops. I'm utilizing 100 miles of the most difficult sections of this segment. I grew up on this trail. It means a lot to me to bring such a wild and challenging experience to runners.
Measurements taken by GPS and topographic mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-24,400 feet. It depends on the device/app. Runners will have 38 hours to complete the 100 mile run.
There will be 6 major aid stations with crew access and drop bags. Crew is always allowed to feed and care for their runner within the aid station boundary but not outside of that.
1. Ozone-mile 17
2. Arbaugh-mile 31
3. Indian Creek-mile 50
4. Redding-mile 61
5. Morgan Field-mile 67
6. Shores Lake-mile 100-FInish
There will be ~5 unmanned aid stations with water, Tailwind and non-perishables in a raccoon, hopefully not runner, proof box (e.g. MMs, PB crackers, cheese crackers, etc.).
There will be 6-7 manned by 1-2 people aid stations as safety checkpoint (FSR1004, Moonhull, CR6200, Cherry Bend, Black Mountain/Ragtown Rd, Salt Fork/White Rock). There will be more details once these spots have been filled.
You cannot leave a car at the start unless you have someone meeting you as crew and able to take you from finish to start. If you are 100% solo, you will park at the finish at Shores Lake and get shuttled to the start Friday morning.. If you do not finish, you wil wait att he aid station you drop at until someone can take you to finish or you can pay for a private shuttle if you do not want to wait.
If you park at the start without crew, you will not get a ride back unless you pay our shuttle driver for it. Or get lucky another runner or crew is going there and has room for you.

In 2025 we are planning to add a 200 mile run the same week(end) as the 100. Details wil be available as course comes together with the forest service.

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THE COURSE

50 mile GPX

100 mile GPX-2025 coming soon

A lot of up. A lot of down. A lot of rocks. A lot of creeks. A lot of waterfalls. A lot of bluffs. A lot of beauty. A lot of pain. A lot of fun.

Runner Information and Race Rules

Mandatory gear: 
The weather in Arkansas in late October could be 70 and sunny, raining and 38, snowing or in the 40's and sunny. The temps will be cold to chilly at night with a decent possibility of freezing temps.
-GPS tracking device with course GPX downloaded.
-Phone
-Bivy or emergency blanket (I prefer bivy)
-2 headlamps (carry one at all times and 2 after Aid 5.
-Rain jacket with hood and taped seams
-Long sleeve (preferably wool)
-Pants of any type (depends on weather if you must carry from the start or can pick up at Aid 5.
-Whistle
-Beanie (also weather dependent on when you must carry)
-Water filtration (I carry a Katadyn BeFree or Life Straw depending on what I'm doing)
-Gloves
Recommended gear:
Small portable chargers for phone, watch, GPS device
Socks at every drop bag. Lots of creek crossings.
Blister kit
Anti chaffing cream or Vaseline. One of our sponsors, Squirrel's Nut Butter, will be providing a tub at aid stations.
Sunglasses
Gels, energy chews, etc
Sunscreen
Pacers:
Can pick up pacers at Aid 4, Arbaugh, mile 31. Pacers must sign a waiver and get a bib at aid station they are starting from. One pacer at a time. Pacers must be picked up at aid stations only. No muling. No car rides. No aid outside of aid stations.

Pregnancy Deferrel
Any runner who becomes pregant and cannot attend the event, will be offered a 100% deferrel to the next year.

Aid Station Suppies (most aid stations will have a selection from the list)
Tailwind Potato Soup Broth
Soda Ramen Tampons
Oreos Sphaghetti Pads
Chips Quesadillas First Aid Kits
Potatoes PBJ Ant chaffing balm
MMs Bacon Avocado
Coffee Quesadillas
Grilled Cheese Burgers (veggie option)
Our Volunteers and Feedback From Runners

Runners and their crew will be friendly and respectful to our volunteers who are giving their time, to take care of you. They are doing the best they can. You will be pulled from the race if you are disrespectful in any way.
If you have feedback, epsecially negative feedback, we would love to hear it. But either pull us aside or wait until after the race. It is not alowed in any aid station. It is disruptive and distracting for other runners, crews and volunteers.

Runner Information PDF