SCORCHIN' SQUIRREL TRAIL RUN (10k, 11m, 15m, 20m)
Little Rock, AR
Sat, Aug 21, 2027
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Saturday, August 21st, 2027
1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock AR
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73–89°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
73–96°F
dry
2024
75–97°F
dry
2023
68–83°F
dry
2022
76–100°F
dry
2021
72–87°F
dry
2020
73–92°F
dry
2019
73–93°F
dry
2018
75–86°F
dry
2017
72–88°F
rain
2016
73–76°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 21
Sunny · 76–101°F
Saturday, Aug 21starts near 76°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
The Scorchin’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock. There are 4 distance options: a 10kish (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate. Each loop passes through 1 full aid station and one water drop. There will be refreshments at the end with a cook out at the pool. Please bring stuff to share although Fleet Feet Little Rock and Ferncliff will provide burgers and hot dogs. We will begin serving food at 10 AM. No glass containers please.
No pets.
This is a great race for heat training and for trying out trail running with the shorter distances. There is quite a bit of incline (heheh) throughout the course and a few water crossings in wet weather.
All the distances end back at the start of the race, which is at the Ferncliff pool pavilion. The pool will be open after the race. It has a large covered pavilion and runners can cool off and enjoy some food and refreshments. There are lots of changing stalls.
Any proceeds from the event will support Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center. If you’d like to reserve lodging the evening before the event call 501-821-3063 to reserve a room or cabin.
Scorchin' Squirrel Merchandise: HOT SQUIRRELY STUFF
It takes about 25 volunteers to do this event right. Would you like to volunteer and have a great time supporting runners? If so please fill out this very brief volunteer application: https://forms.gle/s2kSoHaT8Ygvm58x8
Click Here to view the approximate route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1404552
Strava course map for one loop completed: https://www.strava.com/activities/5680121722?share_sig=6F664A841628868806&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_share
All distances begin: 7:00 am with a 6:50 am Mandatory Race Briefing
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