Ultra Running Hub Little Rock, AR, United States · Saturday, April 17, 2027
Ouachita Trail 50 km
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 109 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 96 | John Muir · 04:42:42 | Tatum Jacob · 06:00:41 |
| 2025 | 50km | 74 | Matt Pruitt · 04:41:37 | Meghan Lewis · 05:31:25 |
| 2024 | 50km | 87 | Stan Ferguson · 05:31:16 | Meghan Lewis · 05:29:32 |
| 2023 | 50km | 89 | Clay Kopplin · 05:21:56 | Rachel Furman · 05:49:52 |
| 2022 | 50km | 78 | Wilton Norris · 04:20:19 | Meghan Lewis · 05:08:09 |
| 2021 | 50km | 111 | Jake Anderson · 04:49:17 | Nancy Anne Hickman · 05:39:19 |
| 2019 | 50km | 90 | Tyler Shirley · 05:24:29 | Rachel Furman · 06:10:50 |
| 2018 | 50km | 104 | Matt Pruitt · 04:50:20 | Rachel Furman · 05:48:40 |
| 2017 | 50km | 100 | Adam Bradbury · 04:28:05 | Rachel Furman · 05:15:49 |
| 2016 | 50km | 129 | Brock Hime · 04:41:50 | Rachel Furman · 05:37:50 |
The field grew 30% between 2025 (74) and 2026 (96). 33% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Ouachita Trail 50 km takes place in Little Rock, AR, with its 50 km route following a permanently blue-blazed single-track footpath along Lake Maumelle. Organised by the Arkansas Ultra Running Association, the race features a 13-hour time limit that demands an average pace of only 15.6 minutes per kilometre. That threshold makes the cut-off more generous than 82% of 50k peers and tighter than 18%, giving runners substantial breathing room across the distance.
With 96 finishers in 2026 across a history spanning from 2016 to 2026, the starting line draws a field bigger than 77% of 50k events and smaller than 22%. Runners navigate the wooded single-track without the relentless pressure of a tight clock.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.