ARK 5K Classic
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45th Annual ARK 5K Classic - North Little Rock
The 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic is a 3.1 mile running event held on September 5, 2026 at Crystal Hill Elementary School, 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72118. The event includes a standard 5K and a wheelchair/handcart division.
Registration opens on January 1, 2026. The posted registration fee is $20.00; in-person and race day registration are available at a higher fee of $35.00 cash or check, and in-person registration is offered at Rock City Running the day before the race.
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Rock City Running, Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212, and also on race morning. Packets include the shoe chip used for timing. Participants must return the shoe chip after the race or a $25 fee will be charged. Bibs should be worn front facing on the torso.
Shirt or tank selection is offered as the event giveaway; registration by August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm is required to guarantee a shirt.
Awards are given to overall top finishers, masters, grand masters, seniors, and age-group placings. Top wheelchair finishers receive awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
