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Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay race photoEureka Springs
US
Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date Oct expected
October 2027
City · Distance
Eureka Springs · 205M
Entry fee
$219From the 2025 edition
2027Date October 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Oct 9, 2026 · Entry Feb 1, 2026 ~ Oct 8, 2026 · Entry fee $299 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 17, 2026
Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay race photo
Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0
Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay race photo
Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in northwest Arkansas, this is the region's first and only overnight team relay.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Outback in the Ozarks 2017: A Short Film

Kippo

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

General entry

Entry cost TBD

A 4–12-person team relay (205 miles/65 miles);

individual entries are also available.

Organizer's page

Groups

Entry cost $2,499

The 205-mile team relay (7 to 12 runners) currently costs $2,499 per team.

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay course map and elevation

Your 205M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStart
Ultra06:00
65 Mile Relay (4-6 Runners)06:00
OTO Half Team (6 Runners)06:00
OTO Standard Team (7-12 Runners)06:00
OTO Ultra Team (4-6 Runners)06:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Eureka Springs, AR

FINISH

Prairie Grove, AR

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This is a relay (teams of 4 to 12 people) that passes through 5 state parks from Eureka Springs to Prairie Grove.

The events are OTO Ultra Team (4-6), OTO Standard Team (7-12), OTO Half Team (6), OTO Individual (solo), and 65 Mile Relay (4-6).

The start is at 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

The finish is at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The 205-mile team relay in Eureka Springs; packets are distributed individually to team captains.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRelay starts in Eureka Springs, AR.
  • Getting to the finishPrairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove, AR

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Relay starts in Eureka Springs, AR. No public transit; private/team support vehicles required, standard for a relay.

Team relay, not a single-morning road race — foreign participant would need to join a team with a rental support vehicle.

Getting to the finish

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove, AR

Course runs ~205 miles through Ozark National Forest and five state parks, finishing at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle; relay teams use their own support vans to leapfrog runners along route legs.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

This is an overnight team relay that splits 205 miles into 36 legs, starting in Eureka Springs and passing through Ozark National Forest and five state parks —

Withrow Springs, Hobbs, Lake Fort Smith, Devil's Den, and Prairie Grove Battlefield.

Most legs run on unpaved rural roads, so teams need to prepare for night driving and logistics.

Times are local to Eureka Springs. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Downtown Eureka, 1 Queen bed, full kitchen, free parking

Accommodation · 336m

9.6/10(14)
View on Booking.com

Cliff Cottage Inn - Victorian B&B And Boutique Hotel

Bed & breakfast · 26m

9.3/10(165)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay start line in Eureka Springs

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Downtown Eureka, 1 Queen bed, full kitchen, free parking

Accommodation · 336m

9.6/10(14)
View on Booking.com

Cliff Cottage Inn - Victorian B&B And Boutique Hotel

Bed & breakfast · 26m

9.3/10(165)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Eureka Springs with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Eureka Springs.

Total cost and budget for Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Eureka Springs runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

FAQ
When was Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2026 held?

It was held on Fri, October 9, 2026. The next race is October 2027.

When does Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in October 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Fri, October 9, 2026.

When does registration for Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Sun, February 1, 2026.

How much is the Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $299.

What distances does Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 start?

Eureka Springs, AR. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 course like?

The events are OTO Ultra Team (4-6), OTO Standard Team (7-12), OTO Half Team (6), OTO Individual (solo), and 65 Mile Relay (4-6).

The start is at 1303 Co Rd 204, Eureka Springs, AR, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Where does Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay 2027 finish?

Prairie Grove, AR. (From the 2025 edition)

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