11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

  • Date Sat 11th July 2026
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Barling, Arkansas
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the 11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the charming town of Barling, Sebastian. This inspiring event pays tribute to the late Brent Morrison, a passionate runner beloved in the River Valley and Hot Springs areas. The 8K race not only honors Brent's legacy but also celebrates the lives of runners who have left us too soon. Participants will experience a certified course that is part of the prestigious 2026 Arkansas Grand Prix Championship, providing an exciting opportunity for personal bests and potential course records.

All runners will receive a finisher's award and enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with food, music, and camaraderie after the race. Age group awards add an extra layer of excitement to this heartwarming event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Western Arkansas Running Club's initiatives, including a Junior Run Clinic and a memorial site for Brent, fostering a supportive community for runners and walkers of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to honor a remarkable individual while enjoying a day filled with inspiration and community spirit! Be sure to plan your parking at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine across the street, as spaces fill up quickly.

Organiser's Description

Western Arkansas Runners is honored to be able to carry on the Annual Memorial Run honoring BRENT MORRISON who was an avid runner in the River Valley as well as the Hot Springs area. This year will mark the 11th year that a run of some form has been held and along with honoring Brent, we will also be honoring runners whose life's have been taken too soon. Run in honor of that runner you knew who is no longer with us. Our Age Group awards are always an extra special treat and all runners will receive a finishers award as well as food, music and runner comradery afterwards !!! A portion of the proceeds will go towards our clubs plans to host a Jr. Run Clinic, Memorial Site for Brent, with the remainder to go towards day-to-day use of the Western Arkansas Running Club, a non profit organization, located in Chaffee on Taylor Ave, along with our weekly sponsored runs and events for runners. Western Arkansas Runners- WAR- supports Runners and Walkers of all ages and gender and live by the motto "No Runners Left Behind". If you are unable to run/walk but are interested in volunteering or would like to make a donation please contact the race director : brentmorrisonmemorial@gmail.com. You will run the certified course, chosen to be part of the 2026 ARKANSAS GRAND PRIX AS A CHAMPIONSHIP RACE OUR START/FINISH LINE WILL BE OFFICIAL AS CONSTRUCTION AT THE CLINIC HAS BEEN COMPLETED. WE ARE EXCITED TO HOPEFULLY SEE SOME PR'S AND COURSE RECORDS THIS YEAR. Race will be timed by Jaymax Timing. No dogs are allowed on the course

REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 6:30 AM SATURDAY JULY 11TH , 2026

**** PLEASE PLAN TO PARK ACROSS THE STREET FROM CLINIC AT THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, THE CLINIC LOT WILL FILL UP FAST *****

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  • Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt or Tank Top Option

    Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED

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Location

Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic, 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, 72923, AR, United States

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