Spa Running Festival

Spa Running Festival : Hot Springs, AR (Nov 14–15, 2025)

The Spa Running Festival is scheduled for November 14–15, 2025 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with race day on November 15. The event program includes a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, a children’s Squirt Race and an expo for exhibitors at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The festival takes place in and around Hot Springs National Park and downtown Hot Springs.

Race details

• Half Marathon - summit-to-summit on Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain
• 10K - runs West Mountain
• 5K - fast and flat course
• Spa Squirt Race - open to ages 2–10
• Expo Exhibitor Booth - exhibitor booths at Friday expo

All races start and finish on Convention Boulevard in front of Embassy Suites and are held on paved roads. Packet pickup is available at the Hot Springs Convention Center (Exhibit Hall B) and at the Bank OZK Arena Lobby. The event offers team registration, a long sleeve technical shirt and a medal for participants in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and Squirt Race. Corral starts are used for the 5K and 10K. Course safety notes state animals (except assisting animals) are not allowed, roller skates and strollers are prohibited, and the use of earbuds and headphones is discouraged. Post-race amenities include a finish line festival area with food and a beer tent. Several races are listed as full and the Squirt Race is shown as sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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