Cotter Bridge Ultra - Big Spring Park - June

a unique endurance race

Held in the picturesque setting of Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas, the Cotter Bridge Ultra is an endurance race with a twist. Once known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, it has transformed into a timed challenge that tests both stamina and race strategy. Competitors can choose from 1, 3, 6, or 12-hour events, running a 4.1667-mile loop on a mostly flat, soft gravel path tracing the White River. Each lap must be finished within 59 minutes and 59 seconds, and the race ends when the clock or the chosen distance runs out. To keep things interesting, the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th laps are marked as “hot laps,” where the fastest finisher earns bragging rights and an extra competitive edge.