Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Batesville, Arkansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the charming town of Batesville, Independence. This uplifting event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a noble cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Byron Difani Memorial Scholarship Fund. Join us for a day filled with purpose as you run or walk to honor the legacy of an inspiring educator and principal. The race features a $30 entry fee and includes an option to register for a commemorative T-shirt, with additional shirts available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This year, the race will start and finish at Eagle Mountain Elementary due to Riverside Park’s construction, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Whether you are aiming for a competitive edge or simply wish to partake in the untimed "memorial walk," everyone is welcome to join in. Awards will be presented to the top three overall men and women, along with medals for the top finishers in 10-year age groups. With packet pickup scheduled for Friday, July 10, and race day registration from 6-6:45 a.m., it’s easy to get involved.
This year, the race will start and finish at Eagle Mountain Elementary due to Riverside Park’s construction, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Whether you are aiming for a competitive edge or simply wish to partake in the untimed "memorial walk," everyone is welcome to join in. Awards will be presented to the top three overall men and women, along with medals for the top finishers in 10-year age groups. With packet pickup scheduled for Friday, July 10, and race day registration from 6-6:45 a.m., it’s easy to get involved.
Organiser's Description
Join us July 11 for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K in historic Batesville. All proceeds from the race will go to the Byron Difani Memorial Scholarship Fund, to help local students just like those he had served so long and so well as educator, principal, and booster until illness took him. You are welcome to register for the T-shirt but participate without bib and RFID tags in an untimed "memorial walk" to honor his memory. We also have a donation-only option for non-participants to build the scholarship fund. Entry fee is $30.
We will have a special T-shirt for all entrants registered as of June 26, with overstock available on first come, first served basis thereafter until supply runs out. We will have awards for Top 3 Overall Men, Top 3 Overall Women, and top 3 medals in 10-year age groups.
With Riverside Park under construction, THIS YEAR'S COURSE STARTS AND FINISHES AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY. We plan packet pickup at the school Friday, July 10, 4-7 p.m., and race day registration there 6-6:45 a.m.
Eagle Mountain Elementary provides your welcome site and awards venue. Centennial Bank is the presenting sponsor and manager of the scholarship fund. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to Experience Independence.
We will have a special T-shirt for all entrants registered as of June 26, with overstock available on first come, first served basis thereafter until supply runs out. We will have awards for Top 3 Overall Men, Top 3 Overall Women, and top 3 medals in 10-year age groups.
With Riverside Park under construction, THIS YEAR'S COURSE STARTS AND FINISHES AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY. We plan packet pickup at the school Friday, July 10, 4-7 p.m., and race day registration there 6-6:45 a.m.
Eagle Mountain Elementary provides your welcome site and awards venue. Centennial Bank is the presenting sponsor and manager of the scholarship fund. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to Experience Independence.
Races
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Experience Independence / Difani Memorial 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 25 MAY -
Difani Memorial Walk (Untimed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 16 JUN
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600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, 72501, AR, United States
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