Run in the footsteps of actual OUTLAWS!! The Outlaw course is located in the Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton, Oklahoma. Robbers Cave State Park (established in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps) is associated with OUTLAW names like Jesse James, Belle Star, and the Youngers. The Park consists of …
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Run in the footsteps of actual OUTLAWS!! The Outlaw course is located in the Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton, Oklahoma. Robbers Cave State Park (established in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps) is associated with OUTLAW names like Jesse James, Belle Star, and the Youngers. The Park consists of 8,246 acres of scenic views with bluffs overlooking three large lakes, rock formations, and caves to be “enjoyed” as you navigate the mainly single track, forested, technical terrain with an abundance of rocks and roots. This is a USATF sanctioned event.
There has been increased interest in the longer distances, especially the 200 mile races. This is a nice intermediate to test yourself and develop strategies for those longer runs. The Outlaw 135 mile course is made up of the 100 mile course with the bonus of the 7 mile loop an additional 5 times. This allows runners to be monitored more closely by the start/finish aid station late in the race and concentrate volunteers. Same Saturday morning start time as the 100 mile with a 48 hour cutoff (see cutoffs in section below). We do allow drop downs to still get a 100 mile buckle or longest distance completed as in all our runs (but not qualify for place). The 135 mile has about 21,000 feet of gain.
The Outlaw 100 course consists of a large 13 mile southern loop and a smaller 7 mile northern loop. Together, these loops comprise a unique 20 mile segment that must be completed 5 times.It includes two awesome aid stations manned by experienced Ultra-runners alternating with water stops. The 100 mile course has about 15,000 feet of gain and is over 95% single track. In terms of difficulty, which is subjective, this race might be characterized as intermediate/difficult. The course has very technical terrain with a lot of rocks and moderate gain (but is at an altitude of about 1,000 feet). It is not a rails-to-trails or gravel road thus the lengthy (albeit) generous cutoffs. As in all long courses, water crossings (defined as you MUST get your feet wet) are possible depending on rainfall prior to the race (especially at 1.25 miles and 9 miles). In the event of significant rainfall, course variations are pre-planned and possible.
The half marathon is a 13.1 mile loop. The marathon consists of two loops and the 50 mile consists of four loops (thus the 50 mile is about 52ish miles). Cutoffs for the 50 mile, marathon, and half marathon (all races aside from 135 and 100 miles) are 10Pm Sunday night. This gives 39.5 hours for the 50 mile and 14 hours for the Sunday half and full marathons.
We are offering both marathon and half marathon distances with both Saturday and Sunday starts which gives the opportunity to double up! This gives 1st year attendees the chance to get the second year awards. If you have conflicting obligations it also gives you a chance to come either day. Doublers will receive an Outlaw beanie. Please message Outlaw 100 to receive a $10 discount to double.
And, offering the most scenic 5K in Oklahoma!! The 5K course will encircle the main cave and provide plenty of adventure in a shorter distance.
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That is One Tough Marathon
I have run many marathons and this was the most difficult marathon that I have run. Granted, it is my only trail marathon - but what a trail!!! Except for … MORE
I have run many marathons and this was the most difficult marathon that I have run. Granted, it is my only trail marathon – but what a trail!!! Except for certain 26.2 mile segments of some of my hardest ultras (UTMB, TRT100, maybe Leadville….and of course Barkley) there was no other marathon distance tougher.
I was going to try the marathon Saturday and the marathon Sunday but our daughter’s school had a Father-Daughter dance Saturday night (and it was about a 7 hour drive to the race) so I opted for Sunday’s race. Little did I know that when I finished and was handed the First Place Marathon plaque that I was the lone marathoner in Sunday’s race 🙂
Race organization was great and the volunteers were equally as awesome.
Did I mention that this is a tough course? 🙂
Fun Race through Beautiful State Park
Unique experience in that there are cabins with bunks you can rent cheaply right at the start/finish line making it the best aid station for those running multiple loops. Running … MORE
Unique experience in that there are cabins with bunks you can rent cheaply right at the start/finish line making it the best aid station for those running multiple loops. Running through the pines, creeks, and along the lake made for beautiful scenery for the loop. Course was well marked, lots of homemade food, camp at the start/finish, cool black shirt, amazing volunteers and aid stations, plenty of permanent and portable toilets. I loved every moment and everything about this race.
Hard as all get out!!!
This course is a kick you in the butt course. Lots of climbing with big rocks in your path, that you also have to climb over. Just happen to run … MORE
This course is a kick you in the butt course. Lots of climbing with big rocks in your path, that you also have to climb over. Just happen to run this in the year the deep freeze came south. It was 12 degrees out. Now that I know what to expect, I would train better before this one. It was a very scenic trail course.
Very technical course
This was my first trail marathon. The year I ran this, the southern US was in a cold snap. The high for the day reached about 20 degrees. Despite this, … MORE
This was my first trail marathon. The year I ran this, the southern US was in a cold snap. The high for the day reached about 20 degrees. Despite this, the race staff and volunteers were great, and did a fantastic job making sure the runners were taken care of and their needs met at the aid stations. The course is a 13 mile loop which marathoners do twice. Almost all of the course is on single track trail. There are several steep hills, up and down, to navigate. The trail is also littered with large rocks (fist size and larger) for you to navigate. Wear appropriate shoes because you will be kicking and stepping on these large rocks!