Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Heber Springs, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 33:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
123 E Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:07 or better, the top quarter in 27:59, and half the field in 33:41; the last tenth came in after 54:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:23 | 23:32 |
| 20-29 | 29:33 | 26:03 |
| 30-39 | 36:00 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 33:09 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 44:09 | n/a |
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 91 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 26 to 67 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:22 to 33:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 (+158%) | 33:41 | under 23:07 | 20:00 |
| 2024 | 26 | 31:22 | under 22:42 | 16:04 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:59, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 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
- 123 E Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 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 Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
- 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 2025, 67 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:41 and the winner ran 20:00.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:59, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 123 E Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543.
From the organizers
Starting Location:
Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park)
123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543
Cost:
5K Preregistration Fee: $30
Virtual Run: $25
5K Awards:
Top Overall Male/Female
2nd Place Overall Male/Female
Top Male/Female in the following categories:
12 & Under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+
Registrations after September 20th are not guaranteed a shirt.
Proceeds from the 5K and the Ozark Trail Festival benefit the Cleburne County Rotary Scholarship Program for high school students in Cleburne County schools.