Run the Line Half Marathon
About this race
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course includes 10-ft wide asphalt trails that wind through residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start.
We are a Road Runner Club of America event member. We have also applied to be a qualifying race again in the 2025 Natural State Running Series. The races and registration are available at www.naturalstateruns.com.
A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2026 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.
Join fellow runners on February 18, 2018 for the Run the Line Half Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10.5K, 5.3K featuring a flat and fast course in Texarkana.
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Running
Run the Line Half Marathon
This is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in two states - Texas and Arkansas - on a USATF certified (#AR09010DLP) single-loop course! We will apply to be in the prestigious 2018 Arkansas Grand Prix series when the bidding opens this fall. Information about the series is available at www.arkrrca.com. A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas state line. Chip timing plus 2-person and 4-person relay teams and walkers are included. Enjoy our post-race celebration at the finish line with sponsored hamburgers, chicken, and beverages. Sponsored food and beverages are included for all race runners and walkers.
Run the Line 2-Person Relay Team
This is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in two states - Texas and Arkansas - on a USATF certified (#AR09010DLP) single-loop course! We have applied to be in the prestigious 2018 Arkansas Grand Prix series. we anticipate a positive response soon. Information about the series is available at www.arkrrca.com. A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas state line. Chip timing is included. Enjoy our post-race celebration at the finish line with sponsored hamburgers, chicken, and beverages. Sponsored food and beverages are included for all race runners and walkers. 2-Person Relay Teams may be composed of runners and/or fast walkers. Relay teams are required to have a team name. Finish time is captured for each team, not for individual team members. Team members transfer a Velcro ankle strap with a timing chip at the 6.55 mile Relay Exchange site. Relay teams, like individual participants, must complete the race by 11:15 a.m. Each 2-person team member completes 6.55 miles (half the race). A van will be available to take teams to and from the 6.55 mile Relay Exchange site.
Run the Line 4-Person Relay Team
This is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in two states - Texas and Arkansas - on a USATF certified (#AR09010DLP) single-loop course! We have applied to be in the prestigious 2018 Arkansas Grand Prix series. We anticipate a positive response soon. Information about the series is available at www.arkrrca.com. A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas state line. Chip timing is included. Enjoy our post-race celebration at the finish line with sponsored hamburgers, chicken, and beverages. Sponsored food and beverages are included for all registered race runners and walkers. 4-Person Relay Teams may be composed of runners and/or fast walkers. Relay teams are required to have a team name. Finish time is captured for each team, not for individual team members. Team members transfer a Velcro ankle strap with a timing chip at the three Relay Exchange sites. Relay teams, like individual participants, must complete the race by 11:15 a.m. Each 4-person team member completes about 3.28 miles (a quarter of the race). Vans will be available to take teams to and from the three Relay Exchange site.
Walking
Run the Line Half Marathon Walk
This is a unique opportunity to walk in one half marathon in two states - Texas and Arkansas - on a USATF certified (#AR09010DLP) single-loop course! Participants who will run/walk should register as a "Runner". A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas state line. Chip timing is included. Enjoy our post-race celebration at the finish line with sponsored hamburgers, chicken, and beverages. Sponsored food and beverages are included for all registered race runners and walkers.
About Texarkana
Run the Line Half Marathon takes place in Texarkana, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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