Mount Nebo Trail Run

About the Event

Miscellaneous Information:

Distance: 14 miles (approximate)
Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155.
There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would be appropriate to show appreciation for those administering the run and/or providing food and aid.
This is a low-key event--a "fun run". Please keep your own time and sign in at the finish.
Race contact: Tom Aspel 479-857-4527
Part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series
Google Maps Driving Directions to race start.

Parking:

Parking will be in the grassy area near the stop sign. No parking in the campground-pool-pavilion parking lot. There will be someone directing you where to park.

Post Run:

The pavilion by the pool is reserved for the race until 2 pm.
The organizers will have some chicken sandwiches and watermelon at the finish. First come, first served. You might want to bring drinks.
Showers are available on top; the pool will be open at 11:00am - $6 cash-only fee to swim

Camping and Lodging Information:Camping options:

Campsites with water and electricity; Bench trail camping with no facilities.
Cabins are also available. Capacities from 4 to 8 people.
For information contact Mt. Nebo: mountnebo@arkansas.com or 1-800-264-2458 or (479) 229-3655

Races Offered

Aug 22, 2026

straighten

Distance — 14 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Dardanelle.

thermostat Temperature

22.6° / 33.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

24.8° / 35.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:32

nightlight Sunset

19:58

About Dardanelle

Learn more about the host city, Dardanelle.

Dardanelle is a city in northeast Yell County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 4,517 at the 2020 census. Along with Danville, it serves as a county seat for Yell County. It is located near Lake Dardanelle. Dardanelle is part of the Russellville micropolitan statistical area.