The 2026 Run Lovit, held on February 21-22, 2026, takes place in Hot Springs, United States, with the event venue located in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) 100 Mile & 100 Kilometer event is hosted by Mountain Harbor Resort and organized by Run LOViT Endurance Events, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports trail development. Participants can expect a challenging trail race through the Ouachita Mountains and Ouachita National Forest, featuring very hilly terrain, single-track trails, and dirt roads with rocks, roots, and ruts. The event runs in remote sections, with support provided via 12 to 22 manned aid stations depending on the distance. The average high temperature is expected to be 60°F, with lows around 35°F, and conditions can shift rapidly, including potential rain, fog, and snow, though snow is not anticipated.
What distances are available for this event?
→100 Mile race
→100 Kilometer race
What is the event schedule?
→The 100 Mile and 100 Kilometer races both start on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 6:00 AM.
→The 100 Mile race has a cutoff time of 34 hours, ending on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
→The 100 Kilometer race has a cutoff time of 21 hours, ending on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00 AM.
What is the required pace for each distance?
→The 100 Mile race requires a pace of approximately 20:24 minutes per mile.
→The 100 Kilometer race requires a pace of approximately 20:16 minutes per mile.
What are the course records for each distance?
→100 Mile Male Course Record: 19:36:36 (Karl Meltzer, 2022)
