ARK 5K Classic
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Event Overview
The 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic is a running event taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The event starts at Crystal Hill Elementary School in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Distances
- 5K
- 5K Wheelchair/Handcart Division
Registration and Logistics
Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on September 3, 2026. In-person registration is available the day before at the packet pick-up location and on race morning. Standard registration is $20 for adults, with a discounted rate of $15 for participants aged 1 to 16. Race day registration is $35, payable by cash or check.
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Rock City Running in Little Rock. Packet pick-up is also available on race morning from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
Event Features
The race is chip-timed, with the timing chip attached to the runner's shoe. Participants receive a tank top or t-shirt, but must register by August 19, 2026, to guarantee their size and choice. A fee applies for unreturned timing chips.
Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three masters (40+), grand masters (50+), and seniors (60+) in both genders, and the top two wheelchair finishers. Age group awards are also given three deep across numerous categories from 0-9 to 80 and over.
The race schedule includes a pre-race blessing and the national anthem before the separate starts for the wheelchair division and the standard race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
