Worst Race Ever
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Worst Race Ever : Bentonville, AR
Worst Race Ever is a themed, chipped-time 5K held on September 12, 2026, at Old Tiger Track (517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR). The event intentionally incorporates common annoying or absurd race elements into the experience and this year highlights the joke of family members calling a 5K a marathon.
The event uses electronic timing; the timing chip is attached to the race bib and competitors are instructed not to remove it. Registration includes a race shirt and a packet with various items; finishers receive a medal at the finish. Organizers note that the exact additional items and food offerings are not finalized.
Standard registration is listed at $35 while on-site or packet pickup registration is higher at $45. Registering by August 12, 2026, guarantees a shirt. Packet pickup is scheduled at McLarty Daniel Buick GMC on September 3 and September 4. Parking near the track is restricted on race day; available parking is noted at the Bentonville School Administration lot and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
Dogs are not allowed on the race course for safety reasons. The event lists sponsors and requests volunteers for course marshals and finish-line duties such as distributing medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
