Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Race the Base Trail Run

Roland, AR

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2014

Half Marathon4 Miles1 Mile

About the Race the Base Trail Run

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is the whole setting here, and the mountain earns its name. The original course circles the base on a mix of gravel, paved path, and rugged single track, finishing with a steep, punishing forest road climb the regulars call Joe's Revenge. The newer half marathon pulls in sections of the Monument Trail system, with rolling climbs and more technical terrain throughout.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at Fleet Feet on Cantrell Road, with race-morning check-in at Stuckey Field, right across from the park entrance. The start line and parking are both at Stuckey Field. The race falls on National Trick or Treat Day, so costumes are part of the scene, and a kids' fun run on the paved Kingfisher Trail rounds out the morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2025 results

163finishers

36:00winner

56:56median

2:01:22cutoff

The Race the Base Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13 Miles10/31/2026 10:00$65

4 Miles10/31/2026 10:00$40

1 Mile10/31/2026 09:00Free

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Common Questions About the Race the Base Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Race the Base Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 56:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:01:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race the Base Trail Run a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (163 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Race the Base Trail Run?

The 4 Miles winner ran 36:00 while the median finisher took 56:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.