Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

The 47th Annual Classic. Formerly the White River 4 Mile Classic and HealthSouth 4 Mile Classic, this race is now named for Andy Buschmann, the local running man seen everywhere about town trotting out the miles in his steady gait. He and his buddy Jack Heston ran every version of the race since its founding in 1978 until COVID took Andy from us in 2021.

The AB4MC course is USATF certified and officially in the RRCA Arkansas Grand Prix XLII Series for 2025. Proceeds from the race are donated to local charities serving Independence County.

Race Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM CDT
• Location: 500 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501, US
• Registration: $35. Registration ends October 18, 2025 at 8:00am CDT
• Course: 4 miles, USATF certified

Parking: Ample parking at City Hall and in parking lots throughout the Main Street area.

Start/Finish: Main Street, near City Hall.

Timing: Chip timing by OK Timing Plus.

Race Route: Runs downhill through Batesville's historic residential and downtown districts, with a couple of substantial climbs through nearby neighborhoods mid-race.

Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup: Friday, October 17, 5-7 pm at First Baptist Church West Annex. Race day pickup: Saturday, October 18, starting at 6:30 am at the same location.

Awards: All finishers receive a commemorative goodie. Top 3 males and females overall and masters (40+). Top 3 males and females in various age groups.