The Ouachita Challenge will be held Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th, 2010.

In 2009 the 60 mile "Tour" will be on Saturday and will be run the same direction as the 60 mile race which will be held on Sunday. Both events will start at Oden School. First, the riders will go on the Ouachita Trail, then they’ll do the Womble Trail and the finish will be at Oden School.

THE “TOUR” WILL BE USING THE SAME TRAIL,ROUTE AND CUTOFF TIMES AS THE 60 MILE RACE. THE ROUTE WILL BE MARKED WITH BLUE ARROWS.

The 60 mile race will cover approximately the same course as in 2008.

Choose between the 60 mile Tour, or the 60 Mile Race, but PLEASE realistically assess your abilities before choosing!

The Ouachita Challenge is held in a "dry county" (no alcohol sales). Also, the Oden Schools are a drug free environment. Please respect these rules.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday Morning - 6:00 am to 7:45 am –Breakfast of pancakes, cereal, bagels, toast, fruit, coffee etc. for Tour riders and families - no charge for paid participants, their families, and Volunteers.

Saturday Night - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm- Dinner of Spaghetti, salad, drinks and dessert for both Tour and Race riders and their families- no charge for paid participants, their families, and Volunteers.

Sunday Morning - 6:00 am to 7:45 am. Breakfast of pancakes, cereal, bagels, toast, fruit, coffee, etc for Race riders and their families - no charge for paid participants and Volunteers.

Paid participants will receive 2 meal tickets for themselves (1 breakfast and 1 dinner) and upon request, 2 for another family member. Children eat free. Meals are free, Tickets are for our planning and accounting.

There will be a pre-event meeting at 7:45 am each day for final instructions.

Both the Tour and the 60 mile Race will have 3 Aid/Food Stations which will provide water, energy drinks, fruit, energy bars, cookies, etc. as well as first aid supplies. PLEASE eat and drink; we want you to finish!

Each participant and Volunteer will receive an event t-shirt.

Sign in for the Tour will be on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 6:00 am to 7:45 am. Both will be at the Oden School Cafeteria.

Sign in for the Race will be on Saturday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Sunday from 6:00 am to 7:45 am. Both will be at the Oden School Cafeteria.

Remember both the Tour and the 60 mile Race start at 8:00 am sharp!!!

If you must sign in on the morning of your event please allow adequate time. There will be a riders’ meeting each day starting at 7:45 am.

There will be a riders’ meeting at 7:45 a.m.

Miscellaneous Info:

Massage therapists will be set up at the Finish Line area both Saturday and Sunday from around 1:00 p.m. until ??

The Oden School District will again offer a valuable service to participants for a small donation of $3 or so. If you arrive in the Oden area without a motel reservation or campground space, the gym at the school will be available for sleeping. All proceeds from this will go directly to the Oden athletic fund. 

Go Timberwolves!!

The gym will be open the Friday and Saturday of the event from early evening until 7 a.m. You will need a sleeping bag, pad, and good humor.

The gym will also be open several hours for showers after each day's event!
Again, a small donation ($3 or so) will be requested and users will need to bring their own towels, soap, etc.

Hours of operation and use rules will be posted at the gymnasium. PLEASE show your appreciation of this wonderful service by obeying all rules!!!

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