Arkansas 20K

September 18, 2010

Course

(see bottom for links to maps and entry form)

The Arkansas 20K starts in front of the Benton High School Cook Field House on Border Street. The course then follows Sevier Street through downtown Benton, past the historic Saline County Courthouse, through residential areas, across the Sevier Street bridge over Interstate 30, and through additional residential areas. After turning right on Hwy 229 (Old Hwy. 67) and crossing the Saline River Bridge, the course continues out Hwy. 229 to Interstate 30 at the 4.7 mile point. The course turns right before reaching the I-30 underpass and follows the westbound access road to the turnaround approximately 3/10 mile past Mountain View Road.

Runners return by the same route and finish in front of Cook Field House.

All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. Turns the first and last 5 miles are also staffed by cadets from the Benton High School ROTC program.

The 20K, as a Arkansas Grand Prix Series race again in 2010, will attract a larger number of runners and will be very competitive in many age groups.  The course will, however, remain open to slower runners and walkers. 

Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s.  Humidity can sometimes be high. 

The 20K is an excellent test/training run for a fall marathon as well as a challenging race in its own right .  

General Information/Starting Time

The race will start at 7:33am.   

Cutoff time for the 20K finish will be 10:30am.

Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration

6:15am to 7:15am race day

Benton High School Cook Field House, Border Street

There is no earlier packet pick-up available because the race HQ at Benton High School is not available until race day morning.    

Results

Posted at  www.ArkRRCA.com & www.ArkansasRunner.com

Awards

3 deep in the following categories

Overall M/F

Masters (ages 40-49) M/F

Grand Masters (50-59) M/F

Seniors (60 & over) M/F

5 year age divisions through 80 and older 

 The awards ceremony will be held in Cook Field House as soon as possible after the results are available.

Water & Split Times

Aid stations will be located at approximately 2 to 2.5 mile intervals.    

T Shirts

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 150 pre-registered runners in the 20K

A limited number of shirts will be available for other runners registering on race day on a first-come, first served basis.  

Registrants for whom shirts are not available will pay a reduced race day entry fee.

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Post Race Refreshments

 Showers are available in the field house until 11:00am

 Call (501) 315-9252 or e-mail with any further questions

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