Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- Experience Independence / Difani Memorial 5K · Difani Memorial Walk (untimed)
From the Organizer
Join us July 11 for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K in historic Batesville. All proceeds from the race will go to the Byron Difani Memorial Scholarship Fund, to help local students just like those he had served so long and so well as educator, principal, and booster until illness took him. You are welcome to register for the T-shirt but participate without bib and RFID tags in an untimed "memorial walk" to honor his memory. We also have a donation-only option for non-participants to build the scholarship fund. Entry fee is $30.
We will have a special T-shirt for all entrants registered as of June 26, with overstock available on first come, first served basis thereafter until supply runs out. We will have awards for Top 3 Overall Men, Top 3 Overall Women, and top 3 medals in 10-year age groups.
With Riverside Park under construction, this year's course starts and finishes at Eagle Mountain Elementary. We plan packet pickup at the school Friday, July 10, 4-7 p.m., and race day registration there 6-6:45 a.m.
Eagle Mountain Elementary provides your welcome site and awards venue. Centennial Bank is the presenting sponsor and manager of the scholarship fund. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to Experience Independence.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K is a running event held in Batesville, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Batesville, AR at 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
Jul 11, 2026