Get ready to challenge yourself at the Feel The Burn Trail Runs, an exhilarating trail experience set for May 22, 2026, in the scenic Burns Park of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Hosted by Texas Outlaw Running, this event plunges runners into the dense, breathtaking forests of Burns Park, offering distances of 50K, 30K, 20K, and 10K. The course features hilly, rocky, and rooty single-track trails, with approximately 400 feet of elevation gain per 10K loop, ensuring a demanding yet rewarding run through 95% unpaved terrain. Typical race day conditions for this time of year see comfortable highs around 83°F and lows around 62°F, with a moderate 17% chance of precipitation, making for ideal trail running weather.

Runners consistently praise the Feel The Burn Trail Runs for its well-marked course, wonderful atmosphere, and friendly, encouraging staff. The race prides itself on being a "no cup race," requiring participants to carry their own hydration systems, underscoring its commitment to trail preservation. Aid stations are strategically placed, with a fully stocked main aid station at the start/finish area (mile 6 of each loop) offering hot/cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice, along with drop bag access. A water station at mile 3.69 provides essential hydration and ice.

Beyond the traditional distances, the Feel The Burn weekend kicks off on May 23rd with a rugged 10K Ruck challenge and a free 1-mile fun run for kids, making it a true celebration of outdoor activity for all ages. Finishers are celebrated with a unique wooden medal and a tri-blend "I Felt The Burn" tee, and for those who persevere, there's even a special DFL (Dead Freakin' Last) award for the 50K and Ruck categories. Starting and finishing at the Burns Park Equestrian Trail, this event promises a challenging, scenic, and memorable trail running adventure.