Long-distance skateboard race coming to Arlington

ARLINGTON – Arlington Centennial Trail will host Skateboard Push Races Saturday and Sunday Oct. 11-12.

ARLINGTON – Arlington Centennial Trail will host Skateboard Push Races Saturday and Sunday Oct. 11-12.

The event will feature a half marathon, 5K and one-mile races for longboard skateboarders of all ages.

Competitors can register for one, two or all three distances. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers.

Awards also will be given to oldest skater, youngest skater, best trick, worst trick and others.

There also will be a Skateboard Supercross track set up in the Legion Park parking lot Oct. 4-19.

Distance skateboarding is a lifestyle sport where a person uses a skateboard primarily for traveling long distances. The skateboards, usually longer and lower than standard skateboards, have softer, larger wheels that make distance skateboarding more stable and adhesive without requiring additional movement from the rider.

For registration, rules and more information go to idsa.org.