David's Trail Endurance Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $105 on Feb 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $95$105 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| 25K | Other | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $75$85 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
| 7K | Other | Feb 27, 202710:00 AM | $45$55 after Feb 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $105 on Feb 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K: $95 until Feb 1, then $105 until Feb 20, then $115 until Feb 26.
- 25K: $75 until Feb 1, then $85 until Feb 20, then $95 until Feb 26.
- 7K: $45 until Feb 1, then $55 until Feb 20, then $65 until Feb 26.
Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Arkansas runs 6:53:28, about 13:18 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:43:49 and men in 6:42:34.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the 50K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
278 CR 763, Mountain Home, AR 72653
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)7K
25K
50K
Aggregated from official results for David's Trail Endurance Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at David's Trail Endurance Run?
At the 2026 7K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:29 or better, the top quarter in 50:50, and half the field in 58:31; the last tenth came in after 1:29:45.
At the 2026 25K, the fastest tenth finished in 3:02:15 or better, the top quarter in 3:24:24, and half the field in 3:44:48; the last tenth came in after 4:58:33.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 5:47:18 or better, the top quarter in 6:10:31, and half the field in 7:19:39; the last tenth came in after 8:07:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 55:14 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 9 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
David's Trail Endurance Run Other year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 63 to 39 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:48:41 to 58:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 (-38%) | 58:31 | under 45:29 | 31:29 |
| 2025 | 63 | 3:48:41 | under 2:51:17 | 2:04:30 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 278 CR 763, Mountain Home, AR 72653Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 860 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Jan 18, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Jan 1, 2023), 2022 (Jan 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is David's Trail Endurance Run?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $105 on Feb 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 39 runners finished the 7K; the median finish was 58:31 and the winner ran 31:29.
- Where does it start?
- 278 CR 763, Mountain Home, AR 72653.
From the organizers
Challenge Yourself
Touted as one of the toughest 50K courses out there, David's Trail Endurance Run offers a relentless course though the Ozarks along beautiful Lake Norfork. A great mix of single and double track take you through nearly 5000 + ft. in elevation change for the 50K and which makes for a pretty awesome 25K too!
February in the Ozarks could mean sunny 45 degree weather or 10 and snowy. Races are held rain or shine, sleet or snow! Pack for anything, stay at Rocking Chair Resort, run your race, then hang out afterward. Cash purses for top male/female who break a course record, prizes, and post race grub await you at the finish!