Arkansas Rasta Fest
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Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5K and 10K Run/Walk
The Arkansas Rasta Fest is a one-day festival and run/walk held in North Little Rock on October 24, 2026, at Willow St. and Riverfront Drive. This is the sixth annual event that combines a community festival with running events and family activities. The festival includes vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and outreach focused on mental health awareness and wellness.
Featured race and participation options include:
- Kids Dash 400 m for ages 6 to 11, with participation medals.
- 5K (3.1 miles) community run and walk.
- 10K (6.2 miles) community run and walk.
- Virtual 5K and 10K options with event T-shirt and finisher medal.
The event states a fundraising goal of $20,000 to support wellness programs, community outreach, mental health awareness, and youth engagement. Registration options are available for participants, vendors, and food trucks with published fees for each category. The event describes its mission as promoting mental health awareness, wellness, unity, culture, and community empowerment, and notes values of Respect, Uplift, Navigate. Family activities, music, and cultural programming are listed as part of the festival atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
