Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run 2027
- Date
- 2 race dates, January 1 to March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Stuttgart, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Nov 7, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan 1, 2027 | ||||
| Endure the Dirt Virtual/ Sleep in Option | – | Jan 1, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Saturday, Mar 13, 2027 | ||||
| COLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed) | 5K | Mar 13, 202710:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Endure the Dirt (Team Run) | 5K | Mar 13, 202710:15 AM | $300 | – |
| Fun Run | 5K | Mar 13, 202710:30 AM | $35$45 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Endure the Dirt Mini Mudder | – | Mar 13, 202711:00 AM | $25$35 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Endure the Dirt Virtual/ Sleep in Option: $65 until Mar 11.
- COLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL: $35 until Nov 7, then $45 until Mar 11.
- Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed) and Fun Run: $35 until Nov 7, then $45 until Mar 12.
- Endure the Dirt (Team Run): $300 until Mar 12.
Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Endure the Dirt Virtual/ Sleep in Option starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2335 Highway 63 North, Stuttgart, AR 72160
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed)
POUND THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN HOSTED BY MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Aggregated from official results for Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run?
At the 2026 Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed), the fastest tenth finished in 34:16 or better, the top quarter in 38:24, and half the field in 45:10; the last tenth came in after 1:06:35.
At the 2026 POUND THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN HOSTED BY MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, the fastest tenth finished in 25:01 or better, the top quarter in 27:16, and half the field in 34:13; the last tenth came in after 51:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 51:02 | 34:51 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 38:49 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 43:05 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 51 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 39 to 41 finishers, and the median time dropped from 48:25 to 45:10.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 (-35%) | 45:10 | under 34:16 | 28:36 |
| 2025 | 63 (+91%) | 45:30 | under 33:42 | 25:13 |
| 2024 | 33 (-34%) | 36:12 | under 25:42 | 21:21 |
| 2023 | 50 (+28%) | 57:47 | under 36:05 | 30:50 |
| 2022 | 39 | 48:25 | under 36:43 | 30:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 1 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2335 Highway 63 North, Stuttgart, AR 72160Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 1, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Feb 1, 2023), 2022 (Feb 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run?
- It runs on 2 dates from January 1 to March 13, 2027. The next is Friday, January 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 41 runners finished the Endure the Dirt (Competitive Timed); the median finish was 45:10 and the winner ran 28:36.
- Where does it start?
- 2335 Highway 63 North, Stuttgart, AR 72160.
From the organizers
ARE YOU READY FOR MARCH 13, 2027? WE ARE!
2027 is our 10th year for ENDURE THE DIRT. We are busy planning and are excited to bring you our ideas, but before then you can go ahead and sign up for any of our races.
Beginners to elite athletes are welcome to participate in the 10th ENDURE THE DIRT adventure race that's mission is to raise money to motivate, encourage, and educate cancer patients and their caregivers.
You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY!
We have so many options for you to participate.
There are several options that we know will fit your needs and level of fun.