Run for the Spear of It 5K
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Run for the Spear of It 5K : Texarkana, AR
Run for the Spear of It is a community event held in Texarkana, Arkansas at 301 E. 3rd St. The main race is a 5K distance listed as 3.1 Miles. The event program also includes a non-race registration option called Sleep-In Supporter.
The event supports Pickle Fest Texarkana, a nonprofit that operates Blessing Boxes to provide accessible food resources. The organizer describes the Blessing Boxes with the principle "take what you need, leave what you can" and uses these boxes to encourage local sharing and mutual support.
Registration details are provided for each option. The 5K registration opens April 13, 2026 and closes April 28, 2026 with a fee of $25. The Sleep-In Supporter registration opens April 13, 2026 and remains available through October 10, 2026 with a fee of $25.
The course passes through downtown Texarkana neighborhoods and includes pickle juice stations along the route. Information available lists the location and the charitable focus of the event but does not provide additional logistical specifics in the source material. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
