Racing for the Prize


This Saturday a brand new entry in the national marathon schedule makes its debut. At 8:00 in the morning a large crowd of runners and spectators will gather for the First Annual Bentonville Half Marathon. Some of the proceeds as well as donations will benefit local charities; this year’s recipients will be the Bentonville Schools Foundation and the NWA Food Bank.

I have friends who run in marathons. I admire their determination and the commitment to training it takes to compete. I also admire those big ol’ metals they get when they finish in the allotted time! In fact, I admire all those folks who run the race to the end. It’s a little like finishing any big project or a tough class in school - one of the most important but intangible rewards is proving you have the grit to stay the course. And, just like running in a marathon, the determination to finish the race is one of the characteristics of those who seek the good life.

I you are out early Saturday, stop by the Courthouse square in Bentonville and cheer on the runners.

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