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Run the Line Half Marathon
- Date
- Sunday, February 14, 2027
Feb 14 Sunday, 2027
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When and where is Run the Line Half Marathon?
Run the Line Half Marathon is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 in Texarkana, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: half marathon. The current entry fee is $70 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Feb 14, 2027.
Run the Line race guide
Run the Line is a Texarkana half marathon on Sunday, February 14, 2027, that starts in downtown Texarkana, Texas, crosses into Arkansas and back, runs partly on the state line, and finishes at the Hopkins Ice House in Texarkana, Arkansas. The USATF-certified course is one loop on wide asphalt trails and city streets.
- Start
- W. Broad St & Texas Blvd
- Finish
- Hopkins Ice House, Arkansas
- Start time
- 7:30 a.m.
- Course
- USATF-certified, one loop
- Relays
- 2- and 4-person
- Ages
- 13 and up
Run the Line FAQ
Does Run the Line cross the state line?
Yes. It starts in Texas, moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas; part of the course runs right on the Texas–Arkansas line.
How much does Run the Line cost?
Current RunSignup entry fees, before processing fees: Run the Line Half Marathon $70 ($85 from November 30); Run the Line 2-Person Relay Team $70 ($85 from November 30); Run the Line 4-Person Relay Team $70 ($85 from November 30). Prices in parentheses are the next RunSignup tier.
When and where is Run the Line?
Sunday, February 14, 2027, at 7:30 a.m. from W. Broad Street and Texas Boulevard in downtown Texarkana, Texas, finishing about five blocks away at 3rd and Wood in front of the Hopkins Ice House.
Is the Run the Line course certified?
Yes, USATF-certified (AR19015WJT) for 2027. It’s one loop on 10-foot-wide asphalt trails and neighborhood streets, with chip timing.
Is there a relay at Run the Line?
Yes, 2-person and 4-person relays. Solo runners and 2-person teams must be 13 or older.
Where can spectators watch?
The race suggests Jefferson Park, Ed Worrell Park and Spring Lake Park. There’s food for everyone at the finish.
Race facts checked November 9, 2026 against RunSignup: Run the Line and RunSignup: Run the Line info. Entry fees come from RunSignup. Always confirm details with the race before you travel.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run the Line Half Marathon | 13.1 Miles | Feb 14, 2027, 7:30 AM | $70.00 until Nov 29, 2026 | Opens Aug 5, 2026 · Closes Feb 14, 2027 |
| Run the Line 2-Person Relay Team | 13.1 Miles | Feb 14, 2027, 7:30 AM | $70.00 until Nov 29, 2026 | Opens Aug 5, 2026 · Closes Feb 14, 2027 |
| Run the Line 4-Person Relay Team | 13.1 Miles | Feb 14, 2027, 7:30 AM | $70.00 until Nov 29, 2026 | Opens Aug 5, 2026 · Closes Feb 14, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Run the Line Half Marathon
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.
Bring your friends and family to watch. There are several great parks along the course - Jefferson Park, Ed Worrell Park, Spring Lake Park - to cheer on runners. It's always a big party at the finish line with food for everyone (not just runners) while the great Hopkins Icehouse is open for business.
We are a Road Runner Club of America event member. We have also applied to be a qualifying race again in the 2027 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 2027 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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