MOUNTAIN HOME, AR – Lace up your sneakers, grab a friend, and hit the pavement (or the trail, or even the treadmill!) for the Library Hill Trail Virtual Challenge this October. Hosted by the Baxter County Library Foundation, this flexible, fun event invites participants to complete either a 5K or a Marathon Challenge between October 1–31, 2025—anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.
Whether you run, walk, hike, or break it up into smaller segments throughout the month, every mile you complete brings us closer to making the Library Hill Trail Project a reality. The planned three-quarter-mile trail will provide a safe, educational, and accessible outdoor space connecting the Library, McCabe Park, and ASUMH—promoting health and wellness across our community.
Registration includes:
- A personalized race bib to wear proudly during your challenge.
- A commemorative finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
Participants also have the opportunity to “go the extra mile” by raising funds through a personal fundraising page. Exclusive prizes are available at levels starting at $100, with top trailblazers earning premium rewards and recognition.
Want to support without racing? Choose our Fundraise-Only option, and you’ll still be eligible for exclusive prizes as you reach fundraising milestones.
How it works:
- Visit BaxLib.org/Library-Hill-Trail-Virtual-Challenge and register for the challenge.
- Baxter County participants can pick up race packets (bib and medal) at the Library; out-of-area participants may request shipping.
- Complete your 5K or Marathon anywhere, anytime during October.
- Track your progress using your favorite app, watch, or log.
- Celebrate your achievement and pick up any fundraising prizes after the event.
Donations can also be made offline by check, payable to Baxter County Library Foundation with “Library Hill Virtual Challenge” in the memo. Mail or deliver to:
Donald W. Reynolds Library
ATTN: Library Hill Virtual Challenge
300 Library Hill Lane
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Every step counts—not just toward your own wellness, but toward building something lasting for our community. To register or learn more, visit www.BaxLib.org or call the Foundation at 870-580-0705.
