Arkansas · 40 Mile · 20 Mile · 13 Mile
Back 40 Trail Races
Back 40 Trail Races is a 40 Mile, 20 Mile, 13 Mile and 5K event held in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 7, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2027
- Location
- Bella Vista, AR
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 7, 2027
- Location
- Bella Vista, Arkansas
- Distances
- 40 Mile, 20 Mile, 13 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Hilly singletrack, significant gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rushrunning.com
About the Back 40 Trail Races
A signature Bella Vista trail event on the renowned Back 40 singletrack system, offering 40-mile, 20-mile, 13-mile and 5K options from Blowing Springs Park. The capped 500-runner field regularly sells out.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Premier Northwest Arkansas trail race on the Back 40 trail system; field capped at 500 runners and routinely fills
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Back 40 Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Back 40 Trail Races?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 7, 2027.
- Where is the Back 40 Trail Races held?
- In Bella Vista, Arkansas.
- What distances does the Back 40 Trail Races offer?
- 40 Mile, 20 Mile, 13 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the Back 40 Trail Races?
- About 500 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 Back 40 Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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