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Pinnacle Mountain State Park Day Use Area, Roland AR

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Race the Base Trail Run Returns to Pinnacle Mountain State Park This Fall!

  • Date: October 25, 2025
  • Distance: 4-mile competitive trail run
  • Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Roland, AR
  • Website: Race Registration

🌲 Course Details

The Race the Base features the Base Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, a scenic loop trail that encircles the base of Pinnacle Mountain just west of Little Rock. First-time participants can expect a moderately challenging trail run through the shaded hardwood forest surrounding one of Arkansas’ most prominent natural landmarks.

  • Terrain: Begins on gravel, switches to paved trails, finishes with 2.75 miles of technical single track.
  • Challenge: Contains “Joe’s Revenge”, a daunting forest road that rises 200 feet in just 1/3 of a mile.
  • Trophies: Unique hand-painted “rock” trophies awarded to top three male and female participants.
  • Downhill Finish: After the climb, it's all downhill for the racers.

🎃 Special Events

This year’s Race the Base coincides with National Trick or Treat Day. Participants are encouraged to extend their Halloween celebrations by competing in costumes.

  • Costume Contest: Crowd favorites awarded something silly during post-race festivities.
  • Kingfisher Kids Run: Free kids run on the 3/4-mile paved Kingfisher Trail at approximately 10:00 a.m.
  • Age Limit: Fun run for kids aged 12 and under: parents can join too!
  • Family-Friendly: Expect the same family-friendly festivities that have made Race the Base popular.

📍 Race Day Information

Race day parking and the starting line will be in Stuckey Field at Barrett Rd and HWY 300 opposite the Pinnacle Mountain State Park entrance located at 9600 AR-300, Roland, AR 72135. The start time for Race the Base is 9 a.m., with the Kingfisher Kids Run beginning at 10 a.m.

  • Awards: Three deep for the overall male and female, and age group categories by gender.
  • Age Groups: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
  • Registration Cap: Capped at 250 runners.
  • Fees: Online registration is $35.00 before October 24, 2025: $40 on race day.

📅 Packet Pickup and Check-In

Pre-race packet pickup for Race the Base will be on Friday, October 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fleet Feet, located at 11525 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212. Race day check-in begins at 7 a.m. at Stuckey Field.

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