Red River Scrapbook
Victorian Classic 10K in Eureka Springs slated March 11
By media release
Mar 5, 2006

EUREKA SPRINGS, Arkansas -- Plans are shaping up for the annual running of the VICTORIAN CLASSIC 10K-2 Mile Run/Walk in Historic Eureka Springs Arkansas on March 11, 2006. The event is sponsored once again by the Eureka Springs Rotary Club to benefit ECHO, the Eureka Springs Free Health Clinic.

The 10K course is among the most scenic of any run each year in the region, with hillside views of hardwood forests, historic homes and businesses located along the Kings Highway/Hwy 62 Historic loop, challenging hills plus flat and fast ridge running stretches. Both start and finish are at the Eureka Springs High School located near the Inn of the Ozarks which is serving as the Host Hotel. The gun will go off for both events at 9:00 am sharp.

Events planned with the 10K race include a Runners Fair from 4;00 to 6:00 pm and Complimentary Social Mixer starting at 5:00 pm on Friday March 10th at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Followed by the Souper-Soup luncheon at the conclusion of the Victorian Classic and Awards Ceremony on March 11th.

The Awards Ceremony will begin at 10:30 am following the completion of the Victorian Classic with awards being offered three deep in the Overall male/female, three deep Masters male/female, three deep in five year age brackets up 75 male/female. In addition awards with be given to the top 10 male/female and finisher medals for finisher 12 and under in the 2 Mile Run/Walk. A variety of door prizes will also be drawn during the Awards Ceremony.

T-shirts plus well stocked goddie bags will be given to the first 400 entrants, once again Blakely Wilson has designed the Victorian Classic artwork that will be featured on the T-shirt.

For more information on the VICTORIAN CLASSIC 10K-2 MILE RUN/WALK please contact Dan at (479) 253-9139, dmoo@cox-internet.com or Patsy at (479) 253-8667, info@treehousecottages.com