Dr. Simon Hawkins and Dr. Jessica Scott proudly show off their Little Rock Marathon medals.

UA Little Rock community competes in Little Rock Marathon

Nearly 70 UA Little Rock faculty, staff, and students spent a rainy weekend staying active and healthy while competing in the Little Rock Marathon March 2-3.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock community competes in Little Rock Marathon”

Members of the UA Little Rock Donaghey Scholars program cheer on runners who competed in the 2018 Little Rock Marathon.

UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering all UA Little Rock students, employees and their families, and members of the Alumni Association the opportunity to participate in the Little Rock Marathon for a discounted rate to help promote personal health and personal fitness for members of the campus community.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon”

Kurt Lenser (left) and his twin brother, Karl Lenser (right), earned the top two spots in the men's 55-59 age group at the Little Rock Half-Marathon.

Love of running builds unbreakable bond between twin brothers

For the second year in a row, Karl Lenser, employee wellness coordinator at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, took first place in the men’s 55-59 age group at the Little Rock Half Marathon on March 3.  Continue reading “Love of running builds unbreakable bond between twin brothers”

Dr. Edward Anson head shot

Anson ready to take on half-marathon, 5K

Ed Anson, professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is doing double duty this weekend by participating in the Little Rock Marathon 5k and half marathon races.  Continue reading “Anson ready to take on half-marathon, 5K”

Diane Johnson

UA Little Rock employee prepares for Little Rock Marathon

When Jewel “Diane” Johnson, 62, of Little Rock, saw that the University of Arkansas at Little Rock was helping sponsor employees participating in the Little Rock Marathon 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, she was simultaneously intrigued and nervous by the prospect of competing in the 5K.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock employee prepares for Little Rock Marathon”

Volunteers needed for Little Rock Marathon

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking at least 25 volunteers to help support the participants of the Little Rock Marathon.  Continue reading “Volunteers needed for Little Rock Marathon”

Tom and Hobbit Singleton

Trainers offer advice for participating in the Little Rock Marathon

Ever since the Little Rock Marathon began 16 years ago, Tom and Hobbit Singleton, of Maumelle, have been training runners to participate in the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon.  Continue reading “Trainers offer advice for participating in the Little Rock Marathon”

UA Little Rock to host training seminar for Little Rock Marathon participants

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a training seminar for all faculty, staff, alumni, and students participating in the 16th annual Little Rock Marathon March 3-4.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host training seminar for Little Rock Marathon participants”

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is offering all UA Little Rock employees and their spouses or partners, students, and members of the Alumni Association the opportunity to participate in the Little Rock Marathon for a discounted rate.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock offering discounted rates to join Little Rock Marathon”

Kurt Lenser (left) and his twin brother, Karl Lenser (right), earned the top two spots in the men's 55-59 age group at the Little Rock Half-Marathon.

Twin brothers come out on top at Little Rock half-marathon

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee and his twin brother earned the top two spots in the men’s 55-59 age group in the Little Rock Half-Marathon on March 4, continuing a tradition of running together that spans nearly four decades. 
Continue reading “Twin brothers come out on top at Little Rock half-marathon”