Valentine's Day 5k - Russellville
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Event overview
The Valentine's Day 5k is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Russellville, AR. The event location is listed as 215 West O St, Russellville, AR 72801. There are two event options:
- 5k Runner - $35 entry fee
- 5k Walker - $35 entry fee
Course and awards
The course starts and finishes at Doc Bryan Hall on the Arkansas Tech University campus. Awards are given for overall male and female finishers, Masters, Grand Masters, Seniors, and for male and female age divisions: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Recorded course bests include a male overall time of 15:14 (1992), a female overall time of 17:14 (2010), a male masters time of 15:52 (1996), and a female masters time of 20:05 (2022).
Sweetheart competition and registration notes
A Sweetheart Competition offers Married Sweethearts and Unmarried Sweethearts divisions. The two partners' finishing times are added to form a composite time for that division; this does not affect individual times, placings, or awards in the main race. Entry fee is listed as $35. The race page notes early-February registration deadlines and same-day registration availability. A shirt and medal are guaranteed for registrations completed by the date specified on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
