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Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™

Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...

A brand to trust — We are honored that Susan G. Komen for the Cure® ranked number one in a recent Harris Interactive poll as the most valued non-profit brand and the charity people are most likely to donate money to. Additionally, Komen for the Cure ranked second on the 2010 list of the nation’s most trusted charities. Thank you to all who help us daily in the fight to end breast cancer!

Race Information

2011 Komen Texarkana Race for the Cure®
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Four States Fairgrounds
Texarkana, Arkansas

Please note: Your 2011 Race bib MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES to participate in Komen Texarkana Race-related activities. No one  without a Race bib will be allowed to enter the gates! Thank you for your cooperation.

Parking & Shuttle Service

We encourage all participants to use our free shuttle service. Shuttle buses begin running at 6:00 am. Shuttle service and parking are available at the following locations:

  • Trinity Baptist Church, 3287 Trinity Blvd
  • Behind/North of Best Western Inn & Suites, 5219 Crossroads Parkway
  • County Market parking lot, 4101 Jefferson Blvd
  • TASD Arkansas High School Stadium, E. 18th Street
  • Mt. Grove Baptist Church, 2801 Arkansas Blvd
  • Click here for a map of shuttle parking.

    Race Packet Pick-up 

    Pickup Location for Race Packets, including T-shirts and race bibs:

    Four States Fairgrounds:  Race Day, Oct 15, 7:00am-8:00am,

    Race Day Schedule

    7:00-8:00 AM Late Registration/Packet Pick-Up
    7:00-8:15 AM Survivor/VIP/Media Breakfast
    7:00-8:15 AM Team Pictures
    8:30 AM  Opening Ceremonies
    9:00 AM  5K Competition Run/Walk
    9:30 AM  Family Fun Stroll
    10:30 AM Closing Ceremonies

    Survivor Activities

    7:00-8:15 AM Survivor Registration & Breakfast
    8:15 AM  Survivor Pictures
    10:30 AM closing Ceremonies

    Competitive 5K Awards

     The first place male and female runners in the competitive 5K Race will receive beautiful CYMA Watches compliments of Gray's Jewelers.

    The second and third place male and female runners in the competitive 5K Race will receive awards.

    Medals will be awarded to the overall winners in the following age groups in the competitive 5K Race: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & older.

    Safety

    For the safety of all participants, rollerblades and pets are discouraged from participating in this event. Thank you for your cooperation.

    Hotel Information

    The following hotels are offering special rates for Komen Texarkana Race participants:

                                     

    Best Western                                   Holiday Inn Express
    5219 Crossroad Parkway             4545 Cowhorn Creek
    Texarkana AR                                  Texarkana TX
    870-774-1534                                 903-223-0008
    Special rate: $85.00                       Special rate: $89.00

    Cancellation Statement

    This event will occur rain or shine. However we reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds and your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Komen Texarkana Race for the Cure®.

    All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure go to research, educational, screening and treatment programs. 

    GET INVOLVED AND MAKE AN IMPACT.