Spa Running Festival

09/03/2026

It’s official 🤩 If you’re visiting Hot Springs National Park this November for the Spa Running Festival, you’ll be in the heart of a must-see for Fall 🍂😌

🍂 Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas was just named a must-take fall trip by Southern Living!

Between autumn colors in the Ouachita Mountains, thermal bath soaks, and crisp walks down Bathhouse Row, there’s no better place to unwind this fall season. Fall foliage in Hot Springs typically arrives in early to mid-October with peak colors showing up in early to mid-November.

Start planning your fall getaway to Hot Springs today! 🔗 Read more: southernliving.com/fall-trips-6527197

09/02/2026

💥Don’t forget to register for the 🆓 FREE 🆓 training clinic! Starting in 3️⃣ weeks (on Sept. 22), this clinic has training plans to help you improve your run by race day 🤩

👉🏽Sign up and see more ℹ️ at SpaRunningFest.com

😱The Spa Running Festival is closing in, and that means it’s time to lock in on training. 💪🏽 The Spa Pacers have you covered with a ‼️FREE ‼️ training clinic starting September 22 📅

Thanks to SRF’s partnership with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, this clinic is completely free to participants and offers a guided training plan for runners of all levels!

Sign up at ➡️ https://www.sparunningfest.com/Race/Spa10k/Page-24

08/31/2026

It’s the end of August 😱 and Race Day is nearing! It’s never too early to get the ℹ️ inside scoop 👉🏽 check out these fast FAQ breakdowns to ensure a hitch-free festival 🎉

Find more detailed answers, and even more frequently asked questions at ➡️ SpaRunningFest.com 🔗

08/30/2026

🤗 Hot Springs National Park is ready to welcome you all for Race Weekend, and we want you to enjoy it to the max! The Spa Running Festival routes are an 🤩 incredible start to getting to know the heart of Hot Springs, but there are even more beautiful routes to enjoy! 🦵Stretch your legs with a walk or snag an 🚴‍♀️ e-bike or bicycle and check out the scenic Greenway Trail of Hot Springs! You can even rent a kayak 🛶 directly through the self-service and make a real splash 💦 while you’re in town!

📍🚲 In this episode of Check It Out, we're exploring the Hot Springs...

08/26/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️Here’s to man’s best running buddy ➡️ Happy National Dog Day 🐶🥰.
Introduce us to your furriest (& technically least sweaty) running mate in the comments 💬

👉Though animals are not permitted on the running route unless assisting a visually impaired runner, they are welcome to watch with spectators. ℹ️ Find info about race guidelines and other FAQs at SpaRunningFest.com

🐶 🐾 🐶❤️

08/24/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️The Spa Running Festival isn’t just a race; it’s a community of runners from ALL over! 🥳 This Fall, we welcome over 2,000 runner representing 33 states - and even ✌️different countries! 😱 We want to hear from EVERYONE!!! Where are you visiting from? Rep your State 🙌 in the comments. Who knows, maybe your neighbor is signed up, too. 😅

08/21/2026

😱The Spa Running Festival is closing in, and that means it’s time to lock in on training. 💪🏽 The Spa Pacers have you covered with a ‼️FREE ‼️ training clinic starting September 22 📅

Thanks to SRF’s partnership with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, this clinic is completely free to participants and offers a guided training plan for runners of all levels!

Sign up at ➡️ https://www.sparunningfest.com/Race/Spa10k/Page-24

08/19/2026

Nothing rejuvenates a runner like a good belly laugh 🤣 to open those lungs 🫁 and boost serotonin😌.
Here, have a few to get you through! Happy Hump Day. We can’t wait to see those smiles at the starting line November 14th 😁 😂

08/17/2026

Doesn’t matter your age. Doesn’t matter the time it took getting there. There’s just nothing like that feeling crossing the finish line 🏁 😌

The 5️⃣K run, Spa 🔟K, & Summit2️⃣Summit are all in wait list mode, but there’s still space available in the Spa Sq**rt 💧 for runners up to 10 years old 😃. Only $10 to register AND each runner receives a Race Day tee 🎽 & a Finisher Medal 🏅.

‼️This race also typically sells out before race day, so get them signed up at ➡️ SpaRunningFest.com

08/14/2026

We’re officially 3 months from Race Day & here’s your reminder that your Runcation Destination is brimming with things to do in Hot Springs National Park 🥰
Without ever leaving our Historic Downtown, you can hit up these 5️⃣ must do’s in Hot Springs.

😌 Work your legs out with a walk on the Grand Promenade

🍕Grab a slice atSQZBX Pizza Joint & Breweryy

💧Have a soak in the historic Quapaw mineral pools

🗼Get a birds-eye view of the city from theHot Springs Mountain Towerr

📼 Fuel your vintage cravings at Static on Ouachita

It’s never to early to make those massage reservations and get your weekend itinerary confirmed with any running friends from near or far 👍

Got anything good on your to-do list while you’re here this fall?? We want to hear it! 👇