January (dates TBA) · David’s Trail · Norfork Lake area, AR · About 40 minutes from Falling Stars
January in the Ozarks is nobody’s peak tourist season — and that is exactly what makes David’s Trail Endurance Run a smart trip. Cold morning start, quiet trails, real training weather, and a race community that shows up in the offseason. Falling Stars is 40 minutes from the trailhead. Six glamping domes on Bull Shoals Lake, each with a private hot tub on the deck — the exact combination you want at the end of a January 50K.
Winter basecamp for a trail ultra
- Real warmth at the end of a cold race day. Private hot tub on every deck. Real bed. Climate-controlled domes. What January in the Ozarks calls for.
- 40 minutes to David’s Trail. Direct drive to the Norfork Lake area trailhead. Early morning start, race day, quiet drive back for recovery.
- Room for the crew. Six glamping domes sleeping 4–8 each. Bring pacers, family, or the training group.
- A quiet lake weekend. January on Bull Shoals is a different kind of trip — empty water, sharp light, no crowds. Race Saturday, breathe Sunday.
About David’s Trail Endurance Run
David’s Trail Endurance Run offers 25K and 50K distances on singletrack trails around Norfork Lake — a winter-season fixture on the Ozarks trail-running calendar. Confirm 2027 date and registration on the race’s site.
Booking for race weekend
Direct-book at Falling Stars. Arrive Friday, race Saturday, recover Sunday. Winter rates and quiet weeknights make this one of the smarter trail-ultra weekends of the year — book direct for best availability.
Falling Stars is independent lodging near Norfork Lake, AR. We are not an official David’s Trail Endurance Run partner or sponsor. Race dates and registration are confirmed on the organizer’s site.
