Distance: 4.00 mi
Type: Loop, Road
Difficulty: 6 / 10
More Info: Visit Web Site
Address: 169 W. Ross St. Batesville, AR 72501
Phone: 870-793-2464
Filed Under: Running
The 27th Annual HEALTHSOUTH 4-Mile Classic Road Race will be held at 7:30 a.m. on 6 August, 2005. This fast-pace race is held in conjunction with the White River Carnival, so there will be plenty for the family to do the whole day.
The race is under the direction of the White River Roadrunners, a running club to serve the runners of North Arkansas. Information on how to become a member of the club can be found at the registration table on race day or you can call Joe Pool at (870) 793-3867 or Ken McSpadden at (870) 793-2464.
There will be a $250.00 cash prize for breaking the course record, men breaking the men's record or a woman breaking the woman's record, $500.00 total prize money.
T-SHIRTS: A T-shirt will be given to all preregistered racers - on day of race t-shirts will be given out while they last.
There will be water and Gatorade after the race with a wide variety and plenty of food at the end of the race.
When you finish, don't forget to stop in the 'World Famous' overhead sprinkler system. It's what sets this race apart from others that you run in the heat and humidity...very refreshing!
AWARDS: Trophy to overall male/female winners, 2nd and 3rd place also. Three deep in the Master's Division for male/female division. Three-deep in the following male/female age divisions:
KIDS FUN RUN: There will be a FREE kids fun run for kids 10 and under at the end of the 4-mile race (approximately 8:30 a.m.). All kids who participate and finish will get a medal.
FINISH LINE TIMING: Done by Gary Ballard from Arkansasrunner.com. Finish times will be posted on Arkansasrunner.com, at this site and in the Batesville Daily Guard.
COURSE: Is a USATF certified courses and one of the Arkansas Grand Prix circuit races.
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Posted by: macandmichelle and last modified on Aug 17, 2006 by macandmichelle
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