Delta Grind
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Event overview
The Delta Grind takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Helena, Arkansas, at 415 Cherry St. The event offers multiple distances:
- 27k - includes music and lunch
- 5k
- 1 mile
The event is family-friendly and open to the public. Registration prices are listed for each event. The event is cupless; participants are asked to bring their own bottle or hydration pack. Water jugs will be available on course.
Course and race features
The course begins in town, passes the Delta Cultural Center, and follows a brick levee walk overlooking the port of Helena before turning to gravel and leaving town. The route moves into national forest, with Crowley’s Ridge rising on the west and a dense riverside woods and occasional cypress swamp to the east. The road surface is described as softer and sandier than typical gravel roads. Live music is scheduled during the day and local food vendors will serve food after the run. The event is organized primarily by the nonprofit StudioDrift, which aims to support Delta revitalization through placemaking and adventure tourism. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.