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Event Series: Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

SPA 10K

November 14 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am

The Spa 10k has been a part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series since 1983. The course USATF Certificate Code is #AR13022DLP.

We have a cap of 675 race participants for the 10K race.

Participants should maintain a 19.21 pace per mile to complete the 10K course in 2 hours. Our race has a start line mat and finish line mat so your race time starts when you step on the start line mat.
All participants will receive a Long Sleeve Technical Shirt and Finisher’s medal. Once we have completed the 2025 design, we will post a graphic here.
Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year; however, we do allow a transfer to another event or person;, provides the races are not sold out; follow instructions on the “edit registration” tab at sparunningfest.com..
The race starts on Convention Blvd and takes you through beautiful downtown Hot Springs with its majestic bathhouse row complete with the spas and rich history. Next, the route takes you over West Mountain for 2 miles where the winding road meanders through pines and mixed hardwoods. Down the other side, you are met with the electric homes of the Quapaw Historic District and then finish back on Convention. The course is run on paved roads!