
From the Organizer
START TIME CHANGE: The Community Center is booked for an indoor event with doors opening at 9, so our race will start at 7:30 so that we can have the area cleared. We think you'll appreciate the extra half hour of cooler air as well.
Join us for the annual White River H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Batesville, AR! Participants will enjoy a great out-and-back 2-mile route. We can only guarantee specific sizes in race shirts to those registered by August 15. PACKET PICKUP - Friday, August 22nd 5-7pm at the Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th Street.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!
Top 3 Overall Female and Male Runner Awards / Top 3 Overall Female and Male Walker Awards plus age group awards.
Funds raised will support Alzheimer's Arkansas, who provide education, support, and financial assistance to Arkansas caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. To learn more about Alzheimer's Arkansas, visit ALZark.org.
Events
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Batesville L&D 1, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at White River H2GoRun!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
White River H2GoRun!
Aug 22, 2026