New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53) 2026
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 31, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 31, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 31, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Dec 31.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 31.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 31.
Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arkansas runs 2:13:53, about 10:13 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:21:38 and men in 2:02:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 31 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 680 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53)?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
- 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, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223.
From the organizers
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