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BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026!

BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES2026-01-01

The Bandit Revival 500 is an ultra-endurance challenge returning to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2026, inviting bold runners to test their limits across 500 miles of relentless terrain. This exclusive event draws approximately 36 elite ultra runners annually who seek the ultimate test of mental and physical endurance. With its intimate field and legendary reputation in the ultra-running community, the Bandit Revival represents the pinnacle of human achievement on foot.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com LocationBroken Arrow, OKRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"I was looking for a way to stay motivated through winter and the Bandit Revival fit perfectly. I'm not a competitive runner — I just wanted to complete something meaningful. I..."

Great goal-based challenge for runners who want something different500 Miles · beginner · Apr 2026

"I went into Bandit Revival thinking it was a typical race series — I was wrong. It's a 12-month self-directed mileage challenge. You pick your distance tier at registration..."

Incredible value and community, but be ready for total self-direction1000 Miles · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

City bandit revival 2026.2 miles layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

Course profile still taking shape

BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES runners can still use the weather, logistics, and race format to plan even while exact elevation detail catches up.

Pressure point

Race-morning execution

This looks more like a race where calm logistics and disciplined pacing matter more than one famous course feature.

Weather bias

Wet-course risk

Rain shows up often enough to plan for slick footing and a damp start.

Free training plan

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Course Profile

BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES race demand

Planning read

53/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Strong tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+5.0 mph

Interpretation

Strong tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction S

Estimated weather effect

+2.22%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-40

Historical profile

Historically close to neutral

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 32.1FAvg wind 7.1 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Jan 2, 2025

Avg temperature

44.4F

Avg wind

4.6 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+0.02% estimated finish-time effect · 9 hourly observations

Race zone

80F

Partly Cloudy

5.0 mph · S

City center

80F

Partly Cloudy

5.0 mph · S

Finish area

80F

Partly Cloudy

5.0 mph · S

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

11 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Broken Arrow, OK should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES at BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! BANDIT REVIVAL 2026.2 MILES

Runner reviews live

Course

80/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

47/100

Aid stations

20/100

Finish area

40/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026!?

Question 2Is BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026! walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at BANDIT REVIVAL * BACK IN THE MIX IN 2026!?

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