Race Policies and FAQs

The following applies to all Syllamo Events.

All of our events are unique, while this list is comprehensive, it does not cover every rule specific to every race. We expect you to read and understand the rules of the event you have entered.

Photos:

We post photos on our Flickr page. The “Photo Albums” tab above will take you to our page. These photos are free to download at full resolution. Photos typically take 3 to 7 days to sort and load to Flickr. We send emails through Ultrasignup when the albums are ready.

Results:

Results are typically posted less than 24 hours after the event has fully concluded. Please keep in mind that multi-day events might still be in process, even though you are home and anxiously awaiting results.

Pets:

Pets are allowed at our events. It is common for dogs to be present and even run the course with his/her owner.

We ask that you make safety and friendliness your top priority with your pet. You are also required to follow venue specific rules - for example, some venues may require a leash. We will ask that you remove your pet if it is roaming free or not obeying your commands.

Food:

We provide meals for all participants at most events. Meal tickets may be purchased during registration for family/friends.

Our servings will be sizeable and we are happy to offer 2nds if you’re still hungry. We ask that you wait until all runners have finished and had opportunity to eat before 2nd servings.

We do not provide plates, cups, bowls, or silverware - we are a low waste organization. Bring your own reusable eating utensils.

Refunds:

We do not provide monetary refunds but we understand life happens. If you cannot make it to the event, we will defer registration to the subsequent year as follows:

80% deferral - More than 8 weeks (57+ days) before event

50% deferral - up to 2 weeks (15+ days) before event

0% deferral - thereafter

To receive the deferral, you must cancel registration in Ultrasignup before midnight.

To use deferral credit, you must email us at syllamoevents@gmail.com before you register the subsequent year so we can setup a discount code. We cannot retroactively refund if you’ve already registered.

Low impact races:

We do not provide cups at aid stations. You will need to come prepared with a bottle or cup.

We do not provide plates, cups, or silverware for post race meals. Come prepared with your own plate, bowl, and silverware.

We do not tolerate littering. It is not acceptable to throw gels, cups, or the like on the ground after use. If we catch you deliberately littering, you will receive a DNF and be banned from subsequent Syllamo Events.

Trekking Poles:

We allow trekking poles. Please use caution when around other runners. We have had injuries due to carelessness.

Course Markings:

We cover every mile of every course before every event.

Annual trail work is conducted on all of our courses by the US Forest Service, the Master Naturalists, the Ozark Highlands Trail Association, the Trail Team of North Central Arkansas, and ourselves. Special thanks to all who maintenance trail.

Our standard course marking is colored surveyor flagging (tape/ribbon). These are typically hung at eye level from tree branches. We mark turns and places known to be problematic. Some races may have periodic confidence flags but we do not guarantee confidence flags.

We DO NOT barricade turns or prevent runners from going off course.

Most events will have GPX files available to download. We are not responsible for the accuracy of your device or the ease of use. We have tested the files and know that they are accurate but no device is perfect. You can still go off course. Pay attention!

Some turns will have additional signage and ground markings.

Water Crossings:

Yep. There’s water crossings. You’ll probably get wet.