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Historic triathlon begins in Village Creek State Park
A point-to-point swim, bike, and run starts at Village Creek State Park and finishes in Forrest City after forty-three annual editions.
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A one-third-mile swim at Village Creek State Park opens the MightyMite Triathlon before athletes continue over a 13-mile bike course and finish with a three-mile run in Forrest City. Now in its forty-third year, the point-to-point design gives the race a distinctly local identity built up over decades of steady tradition.
Packet pickup and transition logistics begin before sunrise, so families traveling with an athlete should plan to stay locally the night before rather than attempt a same-morning drive from farther away. The park setting itself offers an easy, age-appropriate way to fill the hours before the race begins with a short walk or a look at the water.
After the awards ceremony, Village Creek State Park’s lakes, trails, and Crowley’s Ridge scenery give the whole family a reason to stay through the afternoon rather than heading straight home. Pack sunscreen and water for a warm July morning, and confirm packet-pickup times in advance of race day. It is a compact, well-organized race that leaves plenty of room for a relaxed family afternoon afterward, with the park’s calm water offering a gentle place for younger children to cool off post-race.
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