Iron Pig Festival

5K Run and I Mile Fun Run/Walk

Race Information and Rules -

Race Day Timeline - Click Here

Run and Walk competitors do not need an event license to participant.

5K runners will follow the last run wave of the duathlon at approximately 9:10am

1 mile fun run/walk participants will begin after the 5K runners.

Event will be held rain or shine.

See Course link for more maps.

"Race-day Basics"

Friday, April 02 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Fleet Feet of Fayetteville. USA Triathlon certified coach Ron Schmidt will discuss race-day preparation, nutrition, key do's and don'ts. Also on hand will be a USA Triathlon official to discuss race rules. Both will be available for questions.

Staging Area Directions -

Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field, 4500 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 is located only 5 miles from downtown Fayetteville on Hwy 71. The airport terminal is where packet / timing chip pickup is located. Event parking is located next to the Transition area. See Course Maps for more detail.

Awards and categories -

Awards will be presented to the top one to three finishers in each male and female age category depending on number of entrants per category. The top-three overall male and female finishers will receive separate awards, plus gift certificates.

5K:

Juniors (Male & Female): 0-9, 10-14, 15-19

Adults (Male & Female): 5-year age groups

Masters 40-49 (Male and Female): First-place only

Grand Masters 50+ (Male and Female): First-place only

Clydesdale (200lb. +): 39 and under; 40+

Athena (150 lb. +): all ages

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:

All finishers will receive custom Iron Pig ribbons

2010 Door Prizes, Pre & Post Race Goodies

The first 100 registered runners/walkers will receive a TBA!!!

Door prizes will include gift certificates and products

Pancakes and sausages will be served to all runners by A Fare To Remember immediately following the race. Friends and family may eat for a nominal fee.

Racers, friends and family members will receive a discount coupon to tour the Ozark and Military Air Museums located next to the Drake airport terminal.

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The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville is offering a special rate of $79 per night. Please call the Cosmopolitan at (479) 442-5555 and mention the race to receive the special rate. The hotel is just off the downtown square and is only 5 miles from Drake Field.

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