Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
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Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Benton, Arkansas, United States
Nov 29, 2024 – Nov 30, 2024
Trail running

About this race

🎉 15th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 27–28, 2026
🕢 Start Time: 7:30 PM

Kick off your holiday weekend with purpose. The Sunset Endurance Challenge isn’t just a race—it’s a test of grit, community, and how far you’re willing to go when it gets dark.

Whether you're chasing a PR, your first ultra, or just seeing what you're capable of…this is your night.

 
🏃 Choose Your Challenge
6 Hours | 12 Hours | 24 Hours
Run or walk as far as you can on a flat, looped course designed for both performance and support.

Perfect for:

First-time ultrarunners
Seasoned runners chasing distance goals
Walkers looking for a unique endurance experience
 
💥 What Makes This Race Special
Fully stocked aid station every loop (fuel, hydration, and real food)
Loop format so you’re never far from support
All-night atmosphere with lights, music, and community energy
Incredible volunteers who keep you moving when it gets tough
A welcoming, no-ego environment — all paces truly belong here
 
❤️ Community-Focused & Donation-Based
This race is FREE to enter.

If you’re able, a $20 donation is encouraged to help us continue delivering a high-quality event and support the Saline County Striders Running & Walking Club.

Your support goes directly back into:

Race supplies and aid station upgrades
Community programs like clinics and group runs
Growing the local running community


No pressure—just appreciation.

 
🚨 Runner Caps
To keep the experience strong and supported, we are limiting entries:

24-hour: 100 runners
12-Hour: 35 runners
6-Hour: 100 runners
These will fill. Don’t wait.

 
🌟 Why You’ll Remember This Race
There’s something different about running through the night with a group of people all pushing their limits.
It’s not about the distance—it’s about who you become out there.

 
📌 Register Now
Secure your spot and come be part of something special.

Ready to test your limits? The Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge brings a highly anticipated Ultra, 49.9K to Benton on November 29, 2024. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Arkansas.

Pick your distance

Trail running

Sunset 24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Can you outlast everyone else? Run the most miles over anyone else in 24 hours and the award is yours.

Nov 29, 2024 Ultra 7:30 PM
Free
Closed

Sunset 12 Hour Endurance Challenge

Can you outlast everyone else? Run the most miles over anyone else in 12 hours and the award is yours.

Nov 29, 2024 Ultra 7:30 AM
Free
Closed

Sunset 6 Hour Endurance Challenge

Can you outlast everyone else? Run the most miles over anyone else in 6 hours and the award is yours.

Nov 29, 2024 49.9K 7:30 AM
Free
Closed

Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Benton in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -1.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 9.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -5.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 7.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
13.2
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Benton

Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge takes place in Benton, Arkansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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