Spa Running Festival
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Price $11.60 - $83.68
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Spa Running Festival on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, in the stunning Hot Springs, Garland! This dynamic event welcomes runners of all ages and skill levels, featuring an array of race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a special Squirt Race for kids aged 2 to 10. Experience the thrill of running through the breathtaking landscapes of Hot Springs National Park, with the 10K celebrating its impressive 45th year and the Summit2Summit Half Marathon offering a unique challenge that takes participants from summit to summit on both Hot Springs Mountain and North Mountain.
Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and the beauty of nature as you navigate the fast and flat 5K course, perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike. The festival atmosphere features a post-race celebration complete with delicious food, live music by local favorite Jacob Flores, and a vibrant finish line festival area. With all proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations, the Spa Running Festival is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this landmark event in historic downtown Hot Springs—come
Join us for a day filled with fun, community spirit, and the beauty of nature as you navigate the fast and flat 5K course, perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike. The festival atmosphere features a post-race celebration complete with delicious food, live music by local favorite Jacob Flores, and a vibrant finish line festival area. With all proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations, the Spa Running Festival is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this landmark event in historic downtown Hot Springs—come
Organiser's Description
THE SPA RUNNING FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY WINDOW MART - HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K & SQUIRT RACE
Come Run With Us, November 14th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, 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! The 10K, now celebrating its 45th year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 11th 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 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 Live Music in the post-race finishing area, performed by Jacob Flores!
Recently voted in the 2025 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 2025 race will benefit these non-profit organizations: Friends of the Parks, Arkansas Spa Pacers Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program, Literacy Council of the Ouachita, Humane Society of Garland County, The CALL in Garland County.
The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so _Come Run With Us_ through Hot Springs National Park, Saturday, November 14th, a landmark event in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs!
Come Run With Us, November 14th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, 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! The 10K, now celebrating its 45th year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 11th 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 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 Live Music in the post-race finishing area, performed by Jacob Flores!
Recently voted in the 2025 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 2025 race will benefit these non-profit organizations: Friends of the Parks, Arkansas Spa Pacers Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program, Literacy Council of the Ouachita, Humane Society of Garland County, The CALL in Garland County.
The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so _Come Run With Us_ through Hot Springs National Park, Saturday, November 14th, a landmark event in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs!
Races
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Summit2Summit Half Marathon
Incl. $5.68 Fee & Performance Quarter Zip Pullover (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 14th November 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$83.68
*11th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon, going over both 2 mountains. *Cap of 675 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. $3.28 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 14th November 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$41.28
*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 675 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
Incl. $2.98 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$35.98
* 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 14th November 2026 (11:00AM CST)
$11.60
*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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