Race for a Healthier Tomorrow 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20269:02 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, 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 Little Rock runs 38:04, about 12:15 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:47 and men in 32:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR 72202
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 October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°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
- 500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR 72202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and goody swag bag
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Race for a Healthier Tomorrow?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR 72202.
From the organizers
Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on October 10.*
The USTAF-certified 5K racecourse begins at the front steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and winds through downtown Little Rock, passing Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
The Family Walk course is just under a mile and starts at the capitol a few minutes after the 5K start. After the race, be sure to visit the one-of-a-kind Family Fun Zone, where you will find fun freebies, food and activities.
Register today and build or join a team. You can also customize your own fundraising page and run in honor or memory of an Arkansas Children’s patient.