Spa Running Festival

  • Date Sat 16th November 2024
  • Location Hot Springs, Arkansas
  • Price $11.60 - $80.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Spa Running Festival on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, in the stunning surroundings of Hot Springs, Garland! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages and abilities to experience the beauty of Hot Springs National Park. Whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete, there's a race for everyone, featuring a fast and flat 5K, the scenic 10K celebrating its 43rd year, and the challenging Summit2Summit Half Marathon that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Hot Springs Mountain and North Mountain.

Families will love the Squirt Race for kids aged 2 to 10, making it a perfect day out for everyone. The festival kicks off with an expo on Friday at the Hot Springs Convention Center, setting the stage for an unforgettable race day filled with camaraderie, delicious food, and live music by the acclaimed Jacob Flores. As you run through Historic Downtown and Bathhouse Row, youโ€™ll not only enjoy a beautiful course but also take pride in supporting several local non-profits. So lace up your shoes, gather your loved ones, and come run with us at the Spa Running Festivalโ€”where memories are made and challenges are conquered!

Organiser's Description

THE SPA RUNNING FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY WINDOW MART - HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & 1K SQUIRT RACE

Come Run With Us, November 16th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 - 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course and for both walkers and runners! The 10K, now celebrating its 43rd year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 8th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon. Do you like a challenge - well you get to - the course takes you through the scenic National Park going summit to summit on Hot Springs Mountain/North Mountain AND West Mountain!

BENEFITS OF THE SPA RUNNING FESTIVAL:
diamond suitThe beauty of Historic Downtown and Bathhouse Row
diamond suit Running through Hot Springs National Park
diamond suit Expo on Friday
diamond suit A great Long Sleeve Technical Shirt
diamond suit An awesome Medal for All Participants (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Squirt Race)
DIAMOND SUIT NEW THIS YEAR - FREE QUALITY RACE EXPERIENCE PHOTOS
diamond suit Fast and Flat Course for 5K
diamond suit Corral Start's for 5K and 10K
diamond suit Team Registration
diamond suit Finish Line Festival area includes Grilled Burgers, Hot Soup, Pizza, Snacks and Beer Tent
diamond suit New this year - Live Music in the post-race finishing area, performed by Jacob Flores!
Recently voted in the 2024 Reader Choice Award - Best Local Performer!

Come enjoy the Expo on Friday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Then, after the race, hang around to enjoy great food, the beer tent, picture taking, socializing and bragging rights that you conquered (BOTH) mountains.

_Proceeds from the 2024 race will benefits these 5 non-profit organizations: Hot Springs Friends of the Parks, Arkansas Spa Pacers Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program, Ouachita Children, Youth and Family Services, Project Food Bank, Path Projects at Ouachita Behavioral and Wellness. _

The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so _Come Run With Us_ through Hot Springs National Park, Saturday, November 16th, a landmark event in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs!

Races

  • Summit2Summit Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & Long Sleeve 1/4 Performance Shirt (Unisex)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (7:00AM EST)

    $80.50

    CLOSED
    *9th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon, going over both 2 mountains. *Cap of 600 runners. *Participants must maintain a 18:00 minute per mile pace to complete the course in 4 hours; the course closes at 11:00 am. If you can't meet this deadline, please select another event. *You must be 13 years old to compete without an accompanying participant adult. *The Half Marathon course is USA Track & Field certified, #AR18027WJT *Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year; however, you can transfer to another event or person - refer to "edit registration" tab at sparunningfest.com..
  • Spa 10K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Technical Shirt (Unisex)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (7:45AM EST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    *The 10K course is USATF, Certificate Code is #AR13022DLP and part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. *Participants must maintain a 19.21 pace per mile to complete the 10K course in 2 hours. Our race has a start line mat and finish line mat so your race time starts when you step on the start line mat. *There is a cap of 600 race participants. **Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year; however, you can transfer to another event or person - refer to "edit registration" tab at sparunningfest.com..
  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Technical Shirt (Unisex)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    * The 5K is a flat course that is an out and back that takes you through downtown bathhouse row on Central Avenue to the beginning of Whittington Park. **Participants should maintain a 24.08 pace per mile to complete the 5K course in 1 hr 15 minutes. *There is a cap of 600 race participants. **Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year; however, you can transfer to another event or person - refer to "edit registration" tab at sparunningfest.com..
  • Spa Squirt Race

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sat 16th November 2024 (11:00AM EST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    *The Squirt Race is for kids 2-10 years of age with the following age categories: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10. *Each age group will start at the Spa Running Festival Start/Finish Line on Convention Blvd. (across from Embassy Suites). Parents are allowed to run/walk with the younger kids. *All kids will receive a short sleeve t-shirt and finishers medal.

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134 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs, 71901, AR, United States

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