Spa Running Festival

Located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Spa Running Festival offers the Summit2Summit Half Marathon, Spa 10K, 5K Run, and Spa Squirt for kids. The course winds through Hot Springs National Park, starting on Convention Blvd in front of Embassy Suites and finishing near Bathhouse Row. The half marathon traverses multiple summits on Hot Springs Mountain, North Mountain, and West Mountain, delivering scenic views.

The festival features a Friday expo, a finish-line festival with burgers, soup, pizza, snacks, a beer tent, and live music by Jacob Flores. Corral starts, medals, and a long-sleeve tech shirt accompany finishers; proceeds support local nonprofits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.