Run for the Grapes
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Run for the Grapes - Tontitown Grape Festival
The event takes place in Tontitown, Arkansas, on August 8, 2026, as part of the historic Tontitown Grape Festival. It features a chip-timed 5K and a separate untimed kids run, and is open to participants of different ages.
Distances
- 5K
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run
The 5K is professionally chip timed and allows runners and walkers of all ages. Awards include Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female plus age group awards. Age groups span from 9 and under through 70 plus; overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.
The 1/2 Mile Fun Run is untimed and intended for young runners who want a short race experience at the festival.
Registration details are provided by the organizer. For reference, registration fees listed are $30.00 for the 5K and $10.00 for the 1/2 Mile Fun Run. The organizer requests sponsors and notes tax-deductible sponsorship levels beginning at $150.
Proceeds support ministries to children and youth, including Wednesday night programming for over 180 students in PreK through high school, Vacation Bible School, retreats, service projects, and high school youth trips and events. The festival also includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and a community spaghetti dinner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
