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Post by Peter Bakwin on Nov 2, 2009 21:28:17 GMT -5
Ashley Nordell ran the OHT in 2d10h46m, October 27-29, 2017.Jenny Foster ran the OHT in 2d14h25m in January 2009.Steve Kirk & Greg Eason have the men's FKT, 2d16h34m, March 2004.The Ozark Highlands Trail stretches 165 miles through northwest Arkansas. It was built, and is maintained, by the Ozark Highlands Trail Association. Some beautiful photos from the trail are on this site. Steve Kirk and Greg Eason of Little Rock, AK, ran the trail in 2d16h34m in March 2004, as reported on this Arkansas Democrat Gazette site. (Kirk and Eason later set the FKT for Arkansas' Ouachita Trail.) Starting on January 24, 2009, Jenny Foster lowered the record by just over 2 hours, to 2d14h25m, as reported here. Ashley Nordell further lowered the FKT to 2d10h46m (Oct. 27-29, 2017), as reported below.  Ozark Highlands Trail Map
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Post by razor on Feb 18, 2011 11:43:32 GMT -5
A new speed record attempt will be on the first weekend of April 2011. Stay tuned for details and updates.
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Post by kookrunner on Apr 4, 2011 8:23:20 GMT -5
Record still stands.... Runners faced several factors that resulted in a heroic attempt.
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Post by machine on Aug 30, 2012 15:42:45 GMT -5
Is it safe to assume the runners (both the original and current record holders) were supported? If so, is there an unsupported record for this trail?
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Post by Fletcher on Sept 9, 2012 17:27:15 GMT -5
I would like to know the same...supported vs unsupported...solo vs. partner/team.
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Post by Peter Bakwin on Sept 9, 2012 20:32:37 GMT -5
Unfortunately, the links to those trip reports appear to be broken. As far as I can tell, Jenny Foster's trip was supported & pace, but I don't know about Kirk & Eason. Maybe someone can contact them and find out. I believe Steve Kirk directs a race or two in that area, so he should be findable with a little time on Google.
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Post by Billy Simpson on Sept 21, 2012 18:58:33 GMT -5
Steve and Greg were supported.
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Post by Nick Tyburski on Aug 24, 2016 10:15:47 GMT -5
I'd like to reactivate this thread. I have been doing research for the unsupported fkt on a few trails locally in AR. I cannot find the data either. I plan to attempt an unsupported fkt this spring on the 165mile OHT. If there is no record available, then maybe my time can set a base line for this trail. I was also looking at doing it with a partner for safety reasons of course, but we would not support each other technically and may travel at different speeds ultimately. If anyone else is interested in this unsupported fkt, let me know. Thanks.
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Post by ianrogers on Oct 13, 2016 11:26:19 GMT -5
According to this report (piltdownoutdoor.com/blogs/news/43762820-thru-hiking-the-oht), the current unsupported FKT stands at 4 days, 13 hours, and 53 minutes. I'm also interested in attempting an unsupported thru-hike, but I was thinking of trying in November because I have a week off from school.
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Post by Sochi on Oct 22, 2016 12:24:32 GMT -5
I intend to attempt an unsupported FKT (solo) on the Ozark Highlands Trail next week, likely departing early Thursday morning.
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Post by Sochi on Oct 29, 2016 22:52:32 GMT -5
Not this time, but I'll be back.
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Post by jrun262 on Nov 8, 2016 18:25:16 GMT -5
I'm planning an unsupported FKT attempt of the OHT in the Spring of 2017.
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Post by cteusche on Jan 31, 2017 11:15:40 GMT -5
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Post by cteusche on Feb 5, 2017 0:24:50 GMT -5
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Post by ashleynordell on Oct 23, 2017 22:45:25 GMT -5
Trying for the supported record later this week. In good hands with previous record holders Steve Kirk and Greg Eason.
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