Arkansas · Marathon · 17 Mile
Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon
Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon is a marathon and 17 Mile event held in Mena, Arkansas. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Mena, AR
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Mena, Arkansas
- Distances
- Marathon, 17 Mile
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- Rugged mountain trail, ~7,000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- abftrailmarathon.com
About the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon
A brutally hilly out-and-back trail marathon climbing eight mountains twice on the century-old Athens-Big Fork postal trail.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A brutally hilly out-and-back trail marathon climbing eight mountains twice on the century-old Athens-Big Fork postal trail.
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Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon: common questions
- When is the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon held?
- In Mena, Arkansas.
- What distances does the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon offer?
- Marathon and 17 Mile.
- How many people run the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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