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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Batesville L&D 1, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Batesville, AR
Population
11,385
as of 2023
Elevation
414 ft
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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33
Days to train
- Race
- Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
- Date
- July 11, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K is a running race held in Batesville, Arkansas on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas at 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
Jul 11, 2026