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Spirit of Syllamo

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 12, 2026100M
Photolitherland · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 66 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Norfork · 100M
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Tue, December 1, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Spirit of Syllamo race photo
Photolitherland · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Spirit of Syllamo — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is an ultra trail race held in the Sylamore management area.

With a rocky course that climbs 200 feet every mile, it's tough for first-timers and experienced runners alike.

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.

Spirit of Syllamo runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Spirit of Syllamo — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $100

until Dec 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Spirit of Syllamo course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
Time limit38 miles 12.5 hours
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38 miles 12.5 hours / 100 miles 34 hours

EventStart
Ultra61.2km06:00
START

309 Riverview Trail, Norfork, AR

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

309 Riverview Trail

Finish · Google Maps
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Spirit of the Sylamore, set in the Sylamore mountain management area near Norfork,

is made up of a course connecting the Ozark Highlands Trail and the North Sylamore Creek Trail within the Ozark-St.

Francis National Forest.

The 100-mile division covers about 31 miles of the Ozark Highlands Trail, while the 38-mile division ('Quirky Turkey') covers about 18 miles of the same trail.

Elevation ranges from about 390 feet at the start to a high point of about 1,500 feet, with rocky,

steep single- and double-track trail and numerous stream crossings along the course, giving the course large elevation change per mile.

Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (38°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Spirit of Syllamo 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

Friday 15:00–18:00 Norfolk Adventure Supply

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None — no public transit

Start/finish is at "Misty Mornings" on Norfork River Road in Norfork, AR,

a very rural stretch of the Ozarks near Blanchard Springs / the Sylamore Ranger District.

Deeply rural Ozark Mountains venue — nearest towns have no transit;

car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same — Misty Mornings, Norfork River Road

Same venue serves as both start and finish for all distances.

More details

No organizer shuttle found;

check syllamoevents.com/spirit-1 for current logistics.

Stations & transport near the venue

Spirit of Syllamo near Norfork, AR is a remote rural trail venue in the Ozarks with no public transit or transit card system.

A rental car is required;

standard bank cards cover any fuel or camping fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

The race starts at 6:00 a.m. on December 12, 2026, and bib is distributed on-site from 5:15 to 5:45 a.m., 15 minutes before the start.

The finish time limit is 12.5 hours for the 38-mile division and 34 hours for the 100-mile division, and registration is handled through UltraSignup.

Early bib pickup is available at Norfork Adventure Supply on the Friday before the race, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Times are local to Norfork. 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.

Hotels near the Spirit of Syllamo start line in Norfork

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

'TroutFest' Riverfront Norfork Home, Great Fishing

Accommodation · 2.2km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Quaint Norfork Studio w/ Million Dollar View!

Accommodation · 1.3km

8.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Norfork.

Total cost and budget for Spirit of Syllamo

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Spirit of Syllamo

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Norfork runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Spirit of Syllamo

FAQ
When does Spirit of Syllamo 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Norfork, AR, United States.

How much is the Spirit of Syllamo 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What is the time limit for Spirit of Syllamo 2026?

38 miles 12.5 hours / 100 miles 34 hours.

What distances does Spirit of Syllamo 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Spirit of Syllamo 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Spirit of Syllamo 2026 start?

309 Riverview Trail, Norfork, AR.

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