Catsmacker

Race Info

Catsmacker

Sat May 23, 2026

Perryville, AR 72126 US

Event Info

Catsmacker

20-ish or 12-ish Mile Fun Run

Price: $0 (donation-based)

Time: 7:00 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT

210 spots left. Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CST

Place

Lake Sylvia Day Use area

810 AR-324

Perryville, AR US 72126

Description

Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:00 AM Start

Lake Sylvia Day Use Area, Perryville AR

AURA "Fun Run" (no UTS points)

Distance: 20-ish miles for the Catsmacker, 12-ish miles for the Kitty Run option. You can choose your distance on the day of the event.

Start/Finish Area: the start is at the Lake Sylvia Day Use area.

Cost

This is a donation-based run. Suggested donation to cover costs is $20. Proceeds will be donated to the non-profit AURA.

Driving & Parking Directions

Directions to the race site from Williams Junction, AR. Parking is limited in the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area and will overflow along Highway 324. Carpooling is recommended.

Course Description

The course will utilize Forest Service roads and a small portion of the Ouachita Trail. It includes pavement, gravel, and single/double track trail. Course marking will consist of signs, colored ribbon flagging, and flour arrows.

Catsmacker 20-ish mile gpx file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CgDjlwAlyBr3OtrQdsDYZM6z0G5AmlT/view?usp=drive_link

Kittysmacker 12-ish mile gpx file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F1ruOrkpK2jopKtrHtVXeswJcV0-lljs/view?usp=drive_link

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

This is a no-UTS-points fun run. The 2025-2026 UTS awards ceremony will be held after the run, with a cookout-style lunch.

Runner Safety and Other Details

There will be aid stations. Participants should carry a water bottle and snacks. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Cell service is spotty.

Early Start

An early start option at 6:00 AM is available for those who anticipate needing more time. Early starters are not eligible for overall awards and must be self-sufficient with food/drink.

Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities include set-up, runner check-in, cookout helpers, course sweepers, aid stations, and finish time recorders. Sign up at: https://volunteersignup.org/749WH

Race Contact Info

Race director: [email protected]