Spa Running Festival
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Event Overview
The Spa Running Festival is a running event in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The festival takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It is held in Hot Springs National Park, with the start and finish located on Convention Boulevard in front of the Embassy Suites.
Available Races
The festival includes several race distances:
- Summit2Summit Half Marathon: This is its 11th edition. The course goes through the national park, covering Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain, and West Mountain.
- Spa 10K: This race is celebrating its 45th year. The route includes views of West Mountain.
- 5K Run: The course is described as fast and flat.
- Spa Squirt Race: This event is for children ages 2 to 10.
Event Details
Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race at the Hot Springs Convention Center. An expo is also held there on Friday. After the races, there is a Finish Line Festival with food and a beer tent. Live music is performed in the post-race area. All participants in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Squirt Race receive a medal and a long-sleeve technical shirt. Team registration is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
