Race Details

This is what Ultras are all about.

3 Days of Syllamo is a three day Ultrarunning Stage event. It is held almost entirely on singletrack trail. The distances are 50k on Friday, 50 mile on Saturday, and 20k on Sunday for a collective total of 94ish miles.

Runners may choose to run 1, 2, or all 3 races.

Expect stunning scenery, music, food, and friends.

The bonds forged at 3 Days last a lifetime.

The famous Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Maybe we are biased, but this might be the most stunning venue you can find.

Thursday, 4pm to 6pm at the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area pavilion.

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Race day

Friday, 8am to 8:45am

Saturday, 5am to 5:45am

Sunday, 8am to 8:45am

On site at Blanchard Springs

You must follow the US Forest Service rules for camping.

Rules Link

Group sites are reserved by the race for participants. These are primitive campsites suitable for tents or car camping. Smaller pop ups might fit as well. Please review the US Forest Service guidelines if you are unsure.

Individual sites are available first come, first serve. Within Blanchard Springs these are often called “The Upper Loop” sites and are suitable for campers/RVs. These sites are not free. More information can be found through Forest Service Websites or calling Blanchard Springs. These sites have a size limit. Please review US Forest Service Rules.

Please consider the roads in and out of Blanchard Springs are steep, winding, and narrow. Large campers/RVs will be challenging to navigate and may exceed the allowable limit.

All sites have water and restrooms, but no electric. These are heated restrooms. Showers are typically in operation by race date - a couple of years there were repairs underway from winter storms. Ordinarily, you can count of warm showers.

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Multiple cabins and vacation rentals in the Fifty Six, Allison, and surrounding area. Many of these businesses support our events and love to host runners.

Friday - Day 1 - 9:00am

Saturday - Day 2 - 6:00am

Sunday - Day 3 - 9:00am

Cutoffs are enforced at aid stations.

Cutoff times will be commensurate with the minimum pace per mile to reach that specific aid station.

Day 1 - Time Limit: 10 Hours / 19:21 per mile.

Day 2 - Time Limit: 14 Hours / 16:48 per mile.

Day 3 - Time Limit: 6 Hours / 25.43 per mile.

Note: We recommend planning to move faster than minimum pace, early in the races. We measure everything in “ishes” and your watch might not be exact. Just because your watch reads a 16:48 average that doesn’t mean you’re ahead of cutoff. Cutoffs will be enforced for the safety of runners, staff, and volunteers.

Courses… Change Every Year!

Every year will offer stunning singletrack trail.

Depending on route changes, runners may encounter off-highway vehicle roads, gravel, creek crossings, flowy trail, rocky trail, big climbs, small climbs - be prepared for anything!

Expect to average 150 to 170 feet of gain per mile. Some sections exceed 200 feet of gain per mile.

High/Low points above sea level: 1,400ft / 300ft.

If you need us to be more specific, maybe this event is too tough for you.

Routes are different every year.

Average gain per mile can vary from 130ft to 175ft per mile.

Some harder sections will exceed 200ft per mile.

Pacers are allowed on Saturday during the 50 mile.

Routes are different from year to year. Pre-race emails will detail where pacers may start from.

No more than 1 pacer at a time.

Please do not ask us for directions to locations. Plan accordingly based on the following information.

Friday - 50k

The course changes every year. We release a preview of the route close to the event. Also, there are usually people very familiar with the area who can help guide you to aid stations. We typically have too many obligations to guide you.

Saturday - 50 mile

Crew may go to the following locations:

Gunner Pool

Barkshed

Turnaround

Adequate flagging but nothing to prevent you from going off course.
If you’re prone to getting lost, you’ll get bonus miles.

Highly maintained single track trails that are rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested. There’s lots of creeks. Depending on rain, creeks could be completely dry or deep enough you’ll definitely get wet.

Expect a diverse course. In a single mile, runners may cross a creek, climb a mountain, traverse boulders, and flow through smooth trail.

Use “Fifty Six, AR” on your weather app for predictions.

Typical distance between aid: 4 to 9 miles.

We do not provide cups. Bring your own water bottle.

Standard Syllamo Events Menu:

Hydration: Electrolyte mix, ginger ale, Coca-Cola, and water

Sports Nutrition: various gels or chews

Solid Foods: Sandwiches, fruit, pickles, chips, candy (hard and/or chocolate)

Cooked/Warm Foods: Often provided when weather is cold

Note: Our aid stations are always well stocked and runners can expect the same items at each location. Specific brands could vary.

We do not supply NSAIDS or other pain relievers.

Every aid stations will have basic first aid.

50k - announced when the 50k course is revealed. Follow the race on Facebook or signup for emails on Ultrasignup.

50m - 3 locations - route is never revealed until race day.

20k - None

Meals are provided to all runners at the end of each race. It is typical for runners to gather at the Start/Finish to cheer runners into the Finish. There will be music and sometimes a live band.

Meals for spouses/family/friends are available for purchase during signup as “extra meal.” We need to know in advance so we can prepare enough food.

Typical menu offers a meat and vegetarian option - wholesome ingredients, prepared that day.

All of our events are low waste, low trash events. We do not provide plates, bowls, cups, or flatware.

Finish all three days and take home the coveted “Rock”

Awards ceremonies will be held after the completion of the Stage for Overall Male and Female and Masters Male and Female. All Stage finishers receive a custom award hand-crafted by a local artist.

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Are there any rules I should know?
-There is no whining at Syllamo.

Are there any other rules I should know?

- Yes. In the event of two runners finishing at the same time, he/she must leg wrestle for dominance. There can only be one winner.

(Race Details updated 2/19/24)

Please email if you cannot find something you need to know.