Race Information
Race Information:
Start times: All races start and finish on Convention Blvd. in front of Embassy Suites (Embassy’s address is 400 Convention Blvd.) and are run on paved roads.
The Half Marathon starts at 7:00 am (about 500 Ft. further down Convention Blvd); the Spa 10K at 7:45 am and the 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 am. The Squirt Race starts at 11:00 am - also on Convention Blvd under the Main Finish line area.
Course Safety: While for safety reasons we discourage the use of earbuds and headphones, we do not impose a ban on such devices. But if you’re wearing headphones, how will you hear the crowd cheering at the finish line? Animals are not allowed on the course unless they are assisting visually impaired participants. Because the safety of all participants is a priority, wearing roller skates or pushing strollers of any kind are not allowed in any of the events for the race.
Packet-up Options: Packets can be picked up for pre-registrants, this includes the 5K, 10K and Summit 2 Summit Half Marathon and Squirt Race, on Friday, November 14th at Hot Springs Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B (134 Convention Blvd) from Noon - 7:00 pm and on Saturday, Race Day at Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena Lobby (398 Convention Blvd) starting at 6:00 am.