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LOViT Marathon
LOViT Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 34 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Mount Ida, AR
- Field size
- ~34 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Mount Ida, Arkansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 34 runners
- Course
- Hilly single-track trail (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail); no organizer-published numeric elevation gain, but official GPX/Strava/Gaia route files are available; the broader LOViT trail is known for rolling, rocky terrain along the lakeshore.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runarkansas.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
About the LOViT Marathon
Marathon or half-marathon on the beautiful Lake Ouachita Vista Trail in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. LOVit Marathon is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series (UTS Lite). The race begins at ADA Trailhead, located on Trails End Lane in Mt. Ida. Take the first left turn off of Shangri La Drive.
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LOViT Marathon: common questions
- When is the LOViT Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the LOViT Marathon held?
- In Mount Ida, Arkansas.
- What distances does the LOViT Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the LOViT Marathon?
- About 34 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 LOViT Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the LOViT Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the LOViT Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the LOViT Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier.
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