Place
Texarkana, TX US 75503
Description
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course includes 10-ft wide asphalt trails that wind through residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start.
A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2027 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.
Race Contact Info
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Race Start and Course Information
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Start: The race starts at 7:30 a.m. for all runners/walkers with starting waves based on estimated mile time. There is no early start. We will provide Pace Groups for finishing times of 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, and 2:30. Pace Leaders will be at the start with signs. The start is at the intersection of Broad Street and Texas Blvd which is one block west of Packet Pick Up in the Bi-State Justice Building. The course closes at 11:30 a.m. for participant safety and official race timing.
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Course & Maps: Four miles of the course are on 10-ft wide asphalt trails in two city parks with the remainder on coned off city streets. A short part of the course is on the AR/TX Stateline. The course does have several long inclines. Water stops and restrooms are near miles 2.3, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 8, 9.8, and 11. Multiple police officers and 100+ volunteers are stationed along the course. Musical entertainers are on the course. The Course Map is posted on this site. Water stops, restrooms, and the Relay Point locations are also on the course map to assist Relay Teams.
Finish: Please join us at the finish to pick up a finisher medal and see who won awards. Then, join us for a burger - either beef, chicken or veggie - along with a beverages and visit with the other race participants.
Registration and Packet Pick-Up
General Registration Information: Race participants must be at least 13 years old on race day. Race participants ages 13 through 17 will automatically receive a $5 Youth Discount when they register. Race participants age 65 and older will automatically receive a $5 entry fee discount when they register.
Runner/Walker - $65
2-Person Relay Team - $65 (per runner)
4-Person Relay Team - $65 (per runner)
Discount for ages 13 thru 17 and 65+
Pets make great training partners but leave them at home on race day (certified service dog exception). For everyone's safety, strollers are only allowed on the course by special exception. Please do not wear ear buds during the race. We want all of your senses alert to any potential issues on the course. The entry fee is non-refundable for any reason. Bad weather may result in delays or cancellation.
Packet Pick-up & Registration: Packet Pick-Up and Pre-Race Day registration is Saturday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Racquet & Jog, 3435 Richmond Road, Texarkana, TX. Racquet & Jog is located on the north side of the building.
There is no paper registration. Registration is online only. Registration payment at Packet Pick-Up is by credit card. To pick-up your packet, bring an electronic or paper copy of your RunSignUp Registration Confirmation and Bib Number. Packet Pick-Up stations are in Bib Number order.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Race Day Packet Pick-Up is from 6:15 a.m. to 7:10 a.m. downtown inside the multi-storied Bi-State Justice Building at the intersection of Broad and Stateline Avenue. Enter the north side of the building. The Broad and Texas Blvd start is one block west of the Bi-State Justice Building. To pick up your packet, bring an electronic or paper copy of your Registration Confirmation and Bib Number. Packet pick-up stations are in Bib Number order.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race registration ends on Saturday, February 13th at midnight.
Race Day Restrooms at the Start: Two Ladies' and two Men's restrooms, are available inside the Bi-State Justice Building on the 1st floor. Two additional Ladies' restrooms are available on the 2nd floor. Look for volunteers pointing to the 2nd floor elevators. Outdoor port-a-potties are available near the start.
Proxy Packet Pick-Up
Proxy Packet Pick-Up: Participants are encouraged to pick-up their packets at Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, February 13th. A friend or family member may serve as your proxy to pick-up your packet. Your proxy must have a paper or electronic copy of both your Registration Confirmation and your Driver's License to pick up your packet. Your proxy needs to know your Bib Number. Your bib number is on your Registration Confirmation. Packet Pick-Up stations are in Bib Number order.
2-Person and 4-Person Relay Teams
When registering for the 2027 Run the Line participants have three running options. They can participate in the 13.1-mile Half Marathon, or a 2-Person Relay Team (6.55 miles per member), or a 4-Person Relay Team (approximately 3.27 miles per member). Relay teams, like individual participants, must complete the race by 11:30am. Participants may also be walkers.
Relay team's members need to register at the same time. One team member can gather all of their team member's information and register for all of their team members at the same time. Or, team members can register individually one directly after the other.
All Relay Team members are responsible for their transportation to their Relay Points. We are unable to provide transportation for relay team members. The relay team members may drive themselves, or a family member or friend may drive the relay team members. Parking is available at each of the Relay Points.
Each 2-Person Relay Team member completes 6.55 miles (half the race). The starting 2-Person Relay Team member completes the first half of the race to the 6.55-mile Relay Point (see the course map). The finishing 2-Person Relay Team member will wait until their partner reaches the 6.55-mile Relay Point where the finishing member is tagged by the first member. Then, the finishing 2-Person Relay Team member begins the second half 6.55-miles of the race to the Finish Line.
Each 4-Person Relay Team member completes ≈ 3.275 miles (one quarter of the race). The starting 4-Person Relay Team member runs from the Start to the first Relay Point (see the course map) and tags the second member. The second 4-Person Relay Team member runs from the first Relay Point to the 6.55-mile Relay Point and tags the third member. The third 4-Person Relay Team member runs from the 6.55-mile Relay Point to the third Relay Point and tags the fourth member. Then, the fourth 4-Person Relay Team member runs from the third Relay Point to the Finish Line.
Relay Teams are required to have a team name. Both members of a 2-Person Relay Team will receive a timing chip for their shoe. For a 4-Person Relay Team, only the first and last designated members will receive a timing chip for their shoe. Finish time is captured for the team, not for individual team members.
Do not cross the finish line more than once with your timing chip attached to your shoe. Instructions, including suggested driving directions, will be emailed to Relay Team participants at least 10 days before the race.
Driving Directions and Parking
Run the Line Driving Directions and Parking: The race starting line is at the intersection of Broad Street and Texas Blvd. This a one block to the west of the Bi-State Justice Building. Please do not park in a church parking lot on Sunday morning.
Driving Directions from IH-30: Exit Stateline Avenue and go south approximately 3 miles. Go around the Post Office and continue on Stateline Avenue for three blocks. The starting line is two blocks to your right at Broad Street and Texas Blvd. Park in any open parking lots, or park on Broad Street, or Texas Blvd, or Front Street one block south of Broad Street. Do not park in a church parking lot on Sunday morning.
Driving Directions from IH-549: Take the Texas Loop and exit South Stateline. Turn right onto South Stateline Avenue. Exit 3rd Street to the right. Turn right onto Stateline Avenue and park in any open parking areas, or on Broad Street, or Texas Blvd, or Front Street one block south of Broad Street. The starting line is two blocks to your right (west) of Stateline Avenue at the intersection of Broad Street and Texas Blvd. Do not park in a church parking lot on Sunday morning.
