Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Searcy, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 31, then $30 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Searcy runs 33:46, about 10:52 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:07 and men in 27:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Harding Academy, Searcy, AR 72143
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Breakaway Timing Systems) for Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:17 or better, the top quarter in 29:10, and half the field in 32:52; the last tenth came in after 49:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 19:09 |
| 40-49 | 38:03 | 29:13 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 30:21 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 43 to 49 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:12 to 32:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 (-8%) | 32:52 | under 20:17 | 16:37 |
| 2024 | 53 (-26%) | 33:46 | under 21:28 | 18:21 |
| 2023 | 72 (-17%) | 34:55 | under 25:42 | 19:32 |
| 2022 | 87 (+102%) | 34:51 | under 20:45 | 18:32 |
| 2021 | 43 | 29:12 | under 22:36 | 18:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 26:35, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Harding Academy, Searcy, AR 72143Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 250 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Tee and Runners' Bag of goodies for first 200 participants
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $25, entry is about 19 percent below 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 49 runners finished the 5k Run; the median finish was 32:52 and the winner ran 16:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 26:35, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Harding Academy, Searcy, AR 72143.
From the organizers
We are excited for the 2026 Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k -- now open for registration. After 15 years running, this will be the Final Lap -- no more Micah Races. So, join us on November 7 for a 5k or 1-mile run across the beautiful campus of Harding University. You can find all of the details here.
All proceeds for this event go to support the Micah Rine Wellness Room, scholarship fund, and other programs at Harding Academy. It also supports the Micah Rine endowed Zeta Rho scholarship at Harding University.