Ha Vuong (center) of Fort Smith and other runners compete Saturday during the Western Arkansas Ballet s 10th annual Tutu Run 5K and quarter marathon at the River Park in downtown Fort Smith. About 50 participants, some of whom wore tutus over layers of warm clothing, braved below-freezing temperatures to run or walk either a 5K or quarter marathon around the Greg Smith River Trail. While all runners received a finisher s medal, Tyreek Gilkey of Fort Smith took home bragging rights after winning the 5K in 18:00.69, while Josh Waters, also of Fort Smith, placed first in the quarter marathon with a time of 43:57.56. Proceeds from the event benefit the Western Arkansas Ballet. Visit rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/photo for today s photo gallery.
Ha Vuong (center) of Fort Smith and other runners compete Saturday during the Western Arkansas Ballet s 10th annual Tutu Run 5K and quarter marathon at the River Park in downtown Fort Smith. About 50 participants, some of whom wore tutus over layers of warm clothing, braved below-freezing temperatures to run or walk either a 5K or quarter marathon around the Greg Smith River Trail. While all runners received a finisher s medal, Tyreek Gilkey of Fort Smith took home bragging rights after winning the 5K in 18:00.69, while Josh Waters, also of Fort Smith, placed first in the quarter marathon with a time of 43:57.56. Proceeds from the event benefit the Western Arkansas Ballet. Visit rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/photo for today s photo gallery.
Josh Waters can't wait to get on a freshly resurfaced Phillip Island circuit late next month when he and McMartin Racing kick off their assault on the 2024 Australian Superbike Championship.