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Arkansas > Soaring Wings Half Marathon
Conway,
AR
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Date
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Event
Details
More than 500 runners crossed the finish line in the fall 2008 running
of Conway's Soaring Wings Half Marathon, which takes runners on an
out-and-back loop course of this northern Arkansas town that lies just
a short drive north of Little Rock, and whose 2009 running will serve
as the Half Marathon Championship race for the Arkansas chapter of the
Road Runners Clubs of America.
From the starting line near the McGee Center on College Avenue, runners
follow a course that unfolds almost entirely along paved roads through
Conway's city streets and neighborhoods, with the exception of one
stretch of trails between miles 1 and 2, along the city's Tucker Creek
Trail. Set just a few miles east of the Arkansas River which winds its
way around the city, the course takes runners within a few blocks of
the University of Central Arkansas campus as well as past three of
the green, tree-lined golf courses and country clubs around the edges
of the city.
Race organizers add that while much of the course is fast and flat,
there are some rolling uphill and downhill stretches that runners can
expect to encounter along the course, though none are exceptionally
challenging. Proceeds from the race benefit the locally based Soaring
Wings Ranch, a Christian home for children "who need a chance," as
organizers note, which helps children who are from environments in
which they've been abused, abandoned or neglected receive the support,
care and structure they need.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in central Arkansas, just over 30 miles north of Little Rock,
the city of Conway typically experiences mild to moderately warm fall
seasons, which are a welcome relief from the usually quite hot summers
the area typically sees every year. In October, the city's average
monthly temperatures range between 75°F and 50°F, while
rainfall amounts average just over 4 inches for the month.
Fees
$30 if registered by June 23, 2009
$40 between June 24 - October 23
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2009 running of Conway's Soaring Wings
Half Marathon, register online at RacesOnline.com.
Website
www.swhalf.com
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