Outback in the Ozarks Announces 2016 Race Dates, Early Registration Underway

    SPRINGDALE, AR, January 15, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Outback in the Ozarks, an exciting 200 mile overnight team relay in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, announces October 21-22, 2016 as the dates for their fourth annual Outback in the Ozarks. "Outback in the Ozarks is an adventurous overnight running relay that combines extreme mental and physical tests of endurance with camaraderie and fun. You will quite possibly feel every human emotion and finish the course with the confidence that you can conquer anything," said Kimberlee Guin, race director, Outback in the Ozarks. Teams running the 200-mile relay will save $200--compared to late registration--if they register by March 31, 2016. Registration is underway; teams should register on the Outback in the Ozarks website, http://www.OutbackintheOzarks.com. The 200-mile team relay is limited to the first 75 teams.

The race starts in historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas and winds its way through the gorgeous Ozark Mountains and valleys of northwest Arkansas, including five scenic state parks. Participants will run by rivers, creeks, bridges, wildlife, historic buildings and they will run deep into the remoteness, ruggedness and beauty of the Ozark Mountains. The race finishes with a finish line festival, music, food, tech shirts and finisher medals at Prairie Grove State Park near Fayetteville, Arkansas. "It's a 200-mile slumber party moving through the Ozark Mountains," said Guin.

In addition to the 200-mile team relay, Outback in the Ozarks hosts two one-day relays--the Scenic 70 and the 55 miler. "There's a level of adventure for everyone," concluded Guin.

Can you conquer the Outback?

Get social with Outback in the Ozarks. Find them on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/outbackozarksgazelle, on Twitter @outbackozarks and on Instagram @outbackrunner.

For additional information, please contact John Shelby with Shelby Communications at 573-552-4118 or [email protected]. The Outback in the Ozarks official logo and 2015 race day and scenery photographs available upon request.

Outback in the Ozarks is a 55, 70, or 200-mile team relay race through the beautiful Ozark mountains & five state parks. It's the overnight running relay that will challenge you in the spirit of teamwork and fun with your family and friends. We are Northwest Arkansas' most exciting and beautiful race!

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