White Rock Classic 50K
Saturday, February 03, 20249:00 am start
See the maps for the new courses, 50K & 25K.
Need to Know:
How to get to Shores Lake. Map apps will get you there.
From I-40 Exit-24, take Hwy 215 North for 12 miles. Then take slight left onto county road 75 and go 1 mile to Shores Lake. $3.00 (cash-only) parking for each vehicle.
Camping is available, located about 1/4-1/2 mile north of pavilion area.
Race Information:
-No Fees, No Frills, No WIMPS!
-Don't Be a Dumbass!
Read the Race INFO!
The run begins at the Shores Lake Pavilion at 9:00am.
The 50K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series, the 25K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series Lite
There is no entry fee, we appreciate a small donation to help cover costs.
Donations need to be in cash as we are not set up with payment apps and there is no cell service at start/finish.
Refreshments will be at the Shores Lake Pavilion starting at about 1:00PM
If doing the 50K and not confident of a 5:00PM finish you are welcome to start early.
(Study the map, you will be unsupported until the aid station volunteers get set up, you will not be eligible for awards).
Course Info:
The course is on well maintained forest roads with some trail sprinkled in for good fun.
Important Note About Course: Avoid the recreation area, campground area, parking area, at the top of White Rock Mountain, this is not part of the course! This is important as we could lose access to this course. We will enjoy the amazing view at the Sunset Point while running the Rim Trail
We can no longer have alternative starts as in running to the top, riding bike back, starting at the top and running to the start/finish area. We have to start at the starting line and finish by crossing the finish line for both distances.
50K Course Gaia Map GPX file Google Map
Ignore the distance and elevation in the Gaia map. I have no idea how it added extra loops. The course is correct, the distance and elevation is way off. I think actual distance is 32.0 miles with 5,500 feet of climb.
50K: Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn right on Co Rd 76 follow for (3.67mi) to Co Rd 77, Turn Left onto Co Rd 77 follow for (4.66 mi) continue left onto Co Rd 78 follow for (0.50mi) Turn right on CO Rd 79 for 1.25 miles, turn around and go back to the intersection, continue right on Co Rd 79 follow for (2.50mi) Turn Left onto White Rock Mountain Rd, follow for (4.06mi) to Bowels Gap Rd follow for (0.10mi) turn left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.70mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 and follow for (0.06) to Ozark Highlands Trail , Turn left and follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mile)s to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, Turn right and follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30 mile) to Co Rd 76, turn left on Co Rd 76 and follow for .68 miles to Co Rd 75, turn left on to Co Rd 75 for (4.25 miles) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
25K Course Gaia Map GPX file Google Map
Ignore the distance and elevation in the Gaia map. I have no idea how it added extra loops. The course is correct, the distance and elevation is way off. I think actual distance is 16.5 miles with 3,200 feet of climb.
25K: Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76, follow for (.68 mi) to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, turn Right follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30mi) turn left onto The Ozark Highlands Trail, follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mi) turn Right on to Co Rd 76, follow Co Rd 76 for (0.06 mi) to Bowels Gap Rd. Turn Right, follow Bowels Gap Rd follow for (0.65mi) turn Left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn Left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.65mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 and follow for (0.06 mi) to Ozark Highlands Trail , Turn left and follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mile)s to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, Turn right and follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30 mile) to Co Rd 76, turn left on Co Rd 76 and follow for .68 miles to Co Rd 75, turn left on to Co Rd 75 for (4.25 miles) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
This 50K is very challenging and not recommended for those who have not at least completed the marathon distance. This course is guaranteed to help work off those Christmas Holiday pounds before the Valentine's Candy arrives
Parking:
Parking will be at Shores Lake, volunteers will direct parking
The recreation area charges $3.00 per vehicle to park and for day use
A volunteer will collect the parking fee
Restrooms:
We have restrooms at the start/finish! Shores lake has restrooms at the pavilion and the campground. Out on the course leave no trace. This has been a problem in the past and we may lose our permit if we aren't stewards of the forest. – LEAVE NO TRACE!!
Course Records:
Traditional Course:
Female Chrissy Ferguson, 4:44:25 (1999)
Male: Jeremy Provence, 3:46:20 (2018)
Brannon Cemetery start/finish course:
Female: Katie Helms, 5:14 (2012)
Male: Cole Crosby, 3: 53:55 (2012)
Cancellation Policy:
We reserve the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather or unsafe road conditions. Both the condition of the roads and the weather will be considered. In other words, if the weather is bad, don't go! Remember this is for fun, fellowship, and recreation. This run has been cancelled in the past due to bad weather.
Brought to you by Arkansas Ultra Running Association and Race Directors PoDog Vogler and Lisa Gunnoe
Alcohol is not allowed on national forest land
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