ARCHIVED RACE: Arkansas 20K @ Benton High School Cook Field House, Benton, AR, USA on 15 September 2012

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Arkansas 20K
  • Distance (KMs): 20K
  • Distance (Miles): 12.4
  • Date: 15 September 2012
  • Start Time: 07.30
  • Venue: Benton High School Cook Field House
  • Best Time (Men): 1:03:43
  • Best Time (Women): 1:15:50
  • Organised By: Saline County Striders Running Club
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? Yes
  • Has Water Stations? Yes
  • Has Prizes / Awards? Yes

Race Description

The Arkansas 20K is a challenging, hilly course, that 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.

The course will remain open for a maximum of 3 hours from the official 7:30 starting time. An early start option will be available for runners who expect to take over 2 1/2 hours to finish.

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