White River 4-Mile Classic Road Race

The 30th Annual White River 4-Mile Classic Road Race will be held at 7:30 a.m. on 2 August, 2008. 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 Sandy Pool at (870) 793-3229 or Ken McSpadden at (870) 793-2464.

The Race is sponsored by: Reed Physical Therapy, and Future Fuels.

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.

Course Records are:    Male: Jacob Rotich - 19:26:95 - 2004      Female: Laura Baker - 23:29:30 - 2001

Course Description: USATF certified challenging loop type 4-Mile course. Ran mostly on asphalt. One of the Arkansas Grand Prix State Championship races. USATF Certification Number: AR05001DLP.

The race starts out on Batesville's Main Street, and the runners immediately begin with a gentle upslope. After cresting this introductory ascent, runners are rewarded with the race's most significant downhill section, which includes the turn from Main onto St Louis St. The descent ends just before the 1 mile marker. It is not uncommon for runners to be under their typical 5K pace at this point in the race due to the downhill nature of the opening mile.
The second mile spans St Louis and Barnett streets before finishing on White Dr. In this second mile, the runners will encounter rolling terrain starting uphill, then coasting back down until climbing back up to the two mile marker. Overall, competitors will face more up than down in this mile.
Mile 3 continues on White Dr before making a left turn onto Heights Street. After an uphill first half, Mile 3 repays the runners with the second significant downhill section of the race.
This downhill trends continues into the 4th Mile and onto Bayou Street. Racers will need to have kept something in reserve, however, as the course then climbs up an overpass before turning back onto Main Street for a final climatic, uphill push which levels off just before the finish line.

ENTRY FEE:

Pre-registration (mailed-in by 26 July 2008);

Adults: $15.00 

Students (18 and under): $10.00

Day of Race registration (6:00 -7:00 a.m.)

Adults: $20.00

Students (18 and under): $15.00

Registration from 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. on day of race, at the Batesville Municipal Building, 500 E. Main in beautiful downtown Batesville, Arkansas.

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, Gatorade 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:  WE WILL OFFER $100.00 TO THE FIRST PLACE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE RUNNERS! Trophy to overall male/female winners, 2nd and 3rd place also. Three deep in the Master's (40+), Seniors (50+), and Grand Masters (60+) Division for male/female division. Five-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.

COURSE: Is a USATF certified courses (AR05001DLP) and one of the Arkansas Grand Prix State Championship races.

NOTE: We will have to close the course at 8:30a.m. because we have to do the kid's run, award ceremony and clean up by 10:00 for the White River Water Carnival Parade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for you...but we need you to run REAL fast!!!

FOR ANY INFORMATION: EMail/Call Joe Pool khjdpool@cei.net / (870) 793-3867 or Ken McSpadden, macandmichelle@sbcglobal.net / (870) 793-2464.

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