Spa Running Festival Training Clinic!

What: Spa Running Festival Training Clinic

Date: Tuesday, September 22th - Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Where: Transportation Depot, 101 Broadway, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Sponsored by: Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

The Program:

• Presented by: The Arkansas Spa Pacers
• Goal: Prepare for the Spa Running Festival on November 14, 2026
• Coaches: Available for all participants
• Focus: Training methods and mileage recommendations

Where and When:

• Starting: September 22th, 2026
• Time: 5:45 pm every Tuesday and Thursday
• Location: Transportation Depot, 101 Broadway Street, Hot Springs
• Type: In-person group run/walk

The Training Clinic:

• Designed for: Spa Running Festival 5K/10K/Half Marathon
• Encouragement: Become stronger and faster
• Openness: Everyone is welcome to train
• Commitment: Training will help achieve race goals

Beginners:

• No experience needed: Perfect for first-time runners
• Support: Guidance for starting a healthy lifestyle
• Levels: Options for those beginning their journey
• Community: Join others on the same path

Intermediate Runners:

• Foundation: Must have a solid foundation in running
• Goal: Improve speed or distance
• Advice: Tips to achieve a personal record (PR)
• Challenge: Set sights on longer distances

Advanced Runners:

• Group training: Benefit from collective motivation
• Encouragement: Push your limits
• Goals: Aim for podium finishes
• Support: Companionship to reach new levels

How to participate:

• Cost: The clinic is 100% free
• Sign up: Register online
• Group: One group with three pace levels
• Safety: No children, strollers, or dogs allowed

Stay Connected:

• Facebook: Like the Spa Running Festival Training Clinic page here
• Spa Running Festival: Follow on Facebook here
• Instagram: Use #sparunningfest
• Questions: Contact Clinic Leaders Jason Armitage at (501) 318-3088 or Maddy Steadham at (315) 857-1914

More Information:

• Register: Visit the Spa Running Festival website here